[ale] HOW2 install BellSloth DSL for Linux ?

[James P. Kinney III]

Yay!! Courtney's getting DSL!!

Most Bellsouth DSL uses PPPoE. If you are using a RedHat derivative the
default setup using the gui network configurator will do all the lifting
for you. Just selct new->xDSL and fill in the username and password that
BS tells you to use.

The only GotCha I have seen in a LONG time is if they show up with a USB
DSL modem. Be sure to DEMAND a regular ethernet version as many of the
USB versions are simply unsupported (think winmodem :{ )

If you don't use a a redhat variant, the best tool to use (what RH uses
in the background) is called rp-pppoe (Roaring Penguin PPPoE). It has a
command line configation tool that ask you basic questions and then it
just works!

If BS is installing the setup, they will balk at looking at anything but
a winders machine so you will need one ready.

You can also use a Linksys router gizmo and get wireless as well. They
are also quite easy to set up. Just have you Linux box set for DHCP then
web browse to http://192.168.0.1 (or whatever netstat -rn says is you
default gateway address). Tell the linksys you use PPPoE and put the
password and username and that about it for connections.

On Wed, 2006-09-27 at 18:07 -0400, Courtney Thomas wrote:
> I'm supposed to get DSL service next week and would appreciate those that've
> been down this road to relate what must be done re:hardware & software wise
> to
> permit a Linux box to get online.
> 
> Gratefully,
> Courtney
> 
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