Configuring Linux for ADSL Internet Connection

[new_dude]

Hi All,

I am trying to configure Linux(Mandrake 7.1) so I can surf the Net. I am not sure what information I should give in order to recieve help. So let me know I will post any Info needed.

I have partioned Windows98 and Linux on 2 seperate drives.

Someone please help me

Thanks in advance

New/_dude

[bdl]

What kind of ADSL connection? Do you have a static IP, dynamic, PPPoE? What kind of hardware has your ISP/Telco provided? Did they assign you a set of DNS server addresses? Do you currently have an NIC installed and configured? Please provide at least this much info and we can get you up and running.

[new_dude]

I have all the server info....My ISP provided me with all the DNS info I should need. I have a dynamic IP, I don't think my NIC card is configured.

so what should we do next???

[plasmid]

if you have an external modem connected to your pc via an ethernet card, head over to www.roaringpenguin.com (http://www.roaringpenguin.com) and get there pppoe application (what I use with my dsl hook-up). This should be all you need to get your internet setup working.

comeback if you run into problems

-plasmid

[new_dude]

Thanks for your help.

I am probably too much of a newbie to be tackling this, but I looked through and I will give it a shot. Can't I set up ADSL through DHCP? Does anyone know anything about this?

Thanks again

[mikeylikesitz]

most DSL providers use a DHCP.