ADSL since SuSE 7.1, configuration

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SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.1
Kernel: Version 2.2.x

Request:

The following explanations are just valid for kernel versions 2.2.x.

There´s an individual YaST module available for T-Online customers. More information about that, you can find in our support database article --> hoe_adsl_pppoe.html

Procedure

• First please start the module Network.
  
  • In the dialogue Network card configuration
  • please select the radio button Interfaceand click the line about your network card in the box below.
  • Then choose Edit and afterwards the radio buttton Static address setup.
  • Type in an IP address in the so called box, which however mustn´t already be used in the internet or in a private network.
    A good choice is for example 192.168.22.1.
  • For Subnet mask type in 255.255.255.0.
  • You need to make sure that by using a single system,no entry has to be made at the point Default gateway. Please make sure that no standard gateway was specified from the other side. This behaviour could e.g. appear in case that you have built in an ISDN card before.
    In case of doubt have a look at the file /etc/route.conf and see if there is a line beginning with the keyword default. If so you have to remove the standard gateway anymore. You can use the YaST2 module Routing or YaST1 and the menue network configuration.
  • The values for IP address and Subnet mask are just wildcards. You don't need them for the dial up with ADSL. They are just needed to activate the network card.
  • In the mask Configuration of the Nameserver you can place any server- and domainname you like.
    Most of the provider support the dynamic (DNS) nameserver transfer, i.e. while dial-up an current IP-address will be transfered by the nameserver.
    Anyhow there need to be an entry for a DNS-server as a wildcard even if you´re using a single system. A good choice is e.g. 192.168.22.99.
    If the nameserver isn´t assigned dynamically, you need to enter the IP-addresses of your ISP.
  • Furthermore the values for the Domain-Searchlist can be defined.
• Complete the network base configuration.

• The ADSL-parameter are configured with the module ADSL:
  • Fill out
    • username,
    • password
  • The selected interface eth0 don't need to be changed for a single system.
  • If the checkbox configure ADSL as default for standard internet connection is already chosen, you can re-establish the connection with kinternet just by a mouseclick.
    
  • Complete the configuration and then Yast2.

• Restart the network or reboot the system.

• From now on you can start the connection by clicking on the gearwheel button. Choose communication/ Internet -> Internet Tools -> kinternet. Now the symbol should appear in the control panel (kicker) and you can start the connection by clicking it, a second click will terminate the connection again.

If you need help please contact the SuSE-Installationsupport.
To be able answering your enquiry in the most efficient way, we´re compiled some hints about which information is necessary. -->hoe_adsl_isupp.html

You may also try, to make a diagnosis by yourself. You can find a little help at --> hoe_adsl_diag.html

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