SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0
PPPoE
(Point-to-Point-over-Ethernet), and you would like to
establish connections from Linux. You have installed an Ethernet adapter in your
machine and connected it to the DSL modem.
Starting from SuSE Linux version 7.1, you can also perform the installation with YaST2. For more information, check the article --> ./hoe_adsl_pppoe.html.
If you use a SuSE Linux version prior to 7.0, please check the article --> hoe_adsl_pppoe_vor70.html.
The following information only applies to kernel versions 2.2.x. If you use a 2.4 series kernel, please first read --> jsmeix_adsl-71-kernel24.html.
In case your provider makes use of the PPtP
protocol
(Point-to-Point-Tunneling-Protocol), the procedure described in this
article will not work.
ppp
and pppoe
from the series n
. We recommend that you use YaST for this purpose.
System Administration ->
Integrate hardware into system -> Configure networking device
Network type
, enter your
network device (usually eth0
).
Networking device module
.
System Administration ->
Network configuration -> Network base configuration
.
eth0
) and press F6
.
IP address of your machine
, enter an
IP address which is not used in the Internet or in a LAN..192.168.22.1
is usually a good choice.
Netmask
, enter 255.255.255.0
.
Default gateway address
.
Note: The values for IP address of your machine
and
Netmask
only serve as wildcards. They do not play any role in
the ADSL connection and are only used for activating the network device.
Continue
and save with F10
.
Configuration name server
and enter any server name.192.168.22.99
.
In case the name server is not assigned dynamically, you must enter
the valid IP addresses of your provider's name servers.
Additionally, you can define values for the
Domain lists
.
/etc/pppoed.conf
and
rc.dialout
, if you use KDE
.
Proceed as follows:
/etc/pppoed.conf
with a text editor of your choice.
user
, enter your login name (user name), e.g.:
user = mynameAn @ symbol and the provider's domain name are often appended to the actual user name (similar to an e-mail address), e.g.:
user = myname@myisp.de
password
must contain your password, e.g.:
password = obhun123
interface
, enter the device you have defined
in the Ethernet adapter configuration, e.g.:
interface = eth0
kinternet
to establish
connections with a mouse click, edit the file rc.dialout
:
MODE = ADSL
DEVICE
parameter, enter the interface you
have defined for the configuration of the Ethernet adapter, e.g.:
DEVICE = eth0
Communication / Internet -> Internet tools -> kinternet
.
A plug icon will appear in the task bar. A click on this icon will establish
a connection and a second click will terminate it.
rcpppoed start
In case you experience difficulties, make use of our diagnosis assistance --> hoen_adsl_diag.html.