Author: ddrichardson Date: Tue Sep 11 20:27:20 2007 New Revision: 4333 Added: trunk/ubuntu/internet/C/adsl.xml
Log: Dougie Richardson - Connecting with ADSL modems. Added: trunk/ubuntu/internet/C/adsl.xml ============================================================================== --- (empty file) +++ trunk/ubuntu/internet/C/adsl.xml Tue Sep 11 20:27:20 2007 @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> +<!DOCTYPE chapter PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD Docbook XML V.4.3//EN" + "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.3/docbookx.dtd"; [ + <!ENTITY % globalent SYSTEM "../../../libs/global.ent"> + %globalent; + <!ENTITY % cdo-C SYSTEM "../../../libs/cdo-C.ent"> + %cdo-C; + <!ENTITY % gnome-menus-C SYSTEM "../../../ubuntu/libs/gnome-menus-C.ent"> + %gnome-menus-C; + <!ENTITY % xinclude SYSTEM "../../../libs/xinclude.mod"> + %xinclude; + <!ENTITY language "en"> + <!ENTITY ubuntu '<phrase>Ubuntu</phrase>'> + ]> + <?db.chunk.max_depth 4?> +<?yelp:chunk-depth 4?> +<chapter id="adsl" status="writing"> + <title>ADSL Modems</title> + <sect1 id="modems-adsl-usb" status="complete"> + <title>USB ADSL Modems</title> + <para>Often parts of ADSL USB modem drivers are proprietary, closed source software - so cannot be supplied with Ubuntu. To get a modem to work with these drivers, you will need to download files from Internet with a computer having a working connection, then transfer the downloaded files to you Ubuntu installation.</para> + <warning> + <para>If you have a modem that can connect both via USB and ethernet, or an ethernet router, you should use the ethernet connection.</para> + </warning> + <para>USB modem installation will require Internet access to download the necessary proprietary drivers. Configuration is beyond the scope of this guide, so link to the relevant installation instructions on the Ubuntu community help site.</para> + <para>To identify model of your modem, Note the name and number on the front. Occasionaly you may have to look for a label to discover the exact model. Consult the list below to see which driver your modem requires and note the link.</para> + <para>When you go online to download the necessary drivers, you can access the relevant driver download links.</para> + + <orderedlist numeration='arabic'> + <listitem><para>Speedtouch modems:</para> + <para><ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/SpeedTouch";>https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/SpeedTouch</ulink></para></listitem> + <listitem> + <para>Modems using the Analog Devices Inc. eagle-usb I, II or III chipset (such as Sagem Fast 800, Comtrend ct 350 etc.):</para> + <para><ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/ueagle-atm";>https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/ueagle-atm</ulink></para> + <para><ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/EagleUsb";>https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/EagleUsb</ulink></para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para>Connexant AccessRunner based modems:</para> + <para><ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/EciAdsl";>https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/EciAdsl</ulink></para> + <para><ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/AccessRunner";>https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/AccessRunner</ulink></para> + <para><ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/e-techV2";>https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/e-techV2</ulink></para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </sect1> + <sect1 id="modems-adsl-pppoe" status="review"> + <title>PPPoE Modems</title> + <para>This section is about setting up an ADSL Internet connection using an ethernet PPPoE modem. You require:</para> + <orderedlist> + <listitem><para>A subscribed <emphasis>Internet Service Provider</emphasis>, and your Internet connection must be installed and functional. A "DSL" light on your modem usually shows that the line is synchronized.</para></listitem> + <listitem><para>You will need your username and password for the account. You must also have an ethernet card connected to your PPPoE modem with the correct type of cable.</para></listitem> + <listitem><para>The PPPoE package to be installed in order for the following command to work. This package is installed by default.</para></listitem> + </orderedlist> + <sect2 id="modems-adsl-pppoe-setup" status="review"> + <title>Setting up PPPoE</title> + <para>To set up the modem:</para> + <procedure> + <step><para>Open a terminal (&terminal;)</para></step> + <step><para>In the terminal type:<screen>sudo pppoeconf</screen></para></step> + <step><para>A text-based menu program will guide you through the next steps, which are: + <orderedlist numeration='arabic'> + <listitem><para>Confirm that your Ethernet card is detected. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>Enter your username. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>Enter your password. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>If you already have a PPPoE Connection configured, you will be asked if it may be modified. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>Popular options: you are asked if you want the <quote>noauth</quote> and <quote>defaultroute</quote> options and to remove <quote>nodetach</quote> - choose <guibutton>Yes</guibutton>. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>Use peer DNS - choose <guibutton>Yes</guibutton>. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>Limited MSS problem - choose <guibutton>Yes</guibutton>. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>When you are asked if you want to connect at start up, you will probably want to say yes. </para></listitem> + <listitem><para>Finally you are asked if you want to establish the connection immediately. </para></listitem> + </orderedlist></para> + </step> + <step><para>Once you have finished these steps, your connection should be working. </para></step> + </procedure> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="modems-adsl-pppoe-run" status="review"> + <title>Starting the connection</title> + <para>To start your ADSL connection on demand, in a terminal (&terminal;) type:</para> + <screen>sudo pon dsl-provider</screen> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="modems-adsl-pppoe-stop" status="review"> + <title>Stopping the connection</title> + <para>To stop your ADSL connection, in a terminal (&terminal;) type:</para> + <screen>sudo poff dsl-provider</screen> + </sect2> + </sect1> +</chapter> -- ubuntu-doc-commits mailing list ubuntu-doc-commits@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc-commits
