from mr_niceguy
hi, i'm completely new to linux and have just installed ubuntu. could someone please walk me through with setting up a pppoe connection? during the ubuntu instalation i chose not to configure the network settings
OK, I realize I vented on the user-friendliness problem but never actually bothered to answer the question :)
Open up a terminal and:
sudo pppoeconf
It's very straightforward and good defaults are all given. When you're done go to "System > Administration > Networking" and select the device (usually ethernet) you use to connect to the internet. Click "Properties" and check the box which says "Enable this connection". If your provider uses DHCP you should also select "DHCP" under the "Configuration" option. Click "OK". It may take a while but just wait it out. Then back at the main "Network Settings" dialogue you can set the "Default gateway device" to match the device you're using to connect. Click "OK" again and you should be set.
One more thing...
If you want the connection to start at boot you will need to select that option when it is presented by "pppoeconf". If that doesn't work you will also need to
sudo gedit /etc/init.d/bootmisc.sh
before the final
: exit 0
Add the line
pon dsl-provider
Now, I ask you, what could possibly be more newb-friendly than that? :confused:
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The ubuntu network settings does not cater for username password of the isp, which is what i suspect the problem is. I have the same problem. unless you can set your username/pass in your router you can't connect if somebody can help please.
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