Setting up an internet connection in linux

desmond_315 · 17-12-2006, 11:06 AM

hey guys....this might seem real dumb to ul expert but im real new to linux.. have just installed fedora core 5 on my comp... its been a bit difficult learning cause i have gota switch bet my windows n linux for tutorials n then to practise wat ive learnt.. that y i need ur help in settin an internet connection in linux.. i have a broadand connection with my telephone company n am using a Dlink ADSL router ( DSL-502T).. please help..thanks.

mediator · 17-12-2006, 01:20 PM

1. System => Administration => Network
2. Fill ur root password
3. Activate the network device i.e eth0, if its not there then add it
4. Fill in the DNS entries
5. After all set edit the eth0 and make it static ip there with adress = "192.168.1.2" , subnetmask="255.255.255.0" and gateway="192.168.1.1"
6. Open terminal "ping 192.168.1.1"
7. If alls well, ur blessed!
8. try "ping yahoo.com"
9. If alls well then ur connection is ready else there is something wrong with connection at hardware level or dns settings.

Also since ur a newbie refer to this Linux: Making Life Easy and other threads in stickies.

desmond_315 · 17-12-2006, 01:27 PM

i do not have a LAN card.. connectin the router via the USB.. wat type of connetion n wat adapter to i select?

~Phenom~ · 17-12-2006, 02:05 PM

try adsl-setup in terminal , easiest way around.

mediator · 17-12-2006, 02:48 PM

I'll advice to buy a LAN card then, coz ROuter through USB is still very cumbersome and may not work.

praka123 · 17-12-2006, 02:58 PM

USB router support is near to Nil.try ur luck.buy one cheap lan card around Rs 100?

~Phenom~ · 17-12-2006, 03:52 PM

USB will give u lot of problems on linux , buy lan card.

spynic · 17-12-2006, 03:57 PM

USB drivers are not available for 502T (linux).. get a lan card..

mehulved · 17-12-2006, 04:25 PM

Also the connection via a LAN card is more stable in any OS than via USB. The reasons for it are posted somewhere in the forum but I am too lazy to search for it now.

desmond_315 · 21-12-2006, 12:22 PM

k guys ill do that...buy the Lan card.. ne one in particular thats good?

gary4gar · 21-12-2006, 01:25 PM

any card of any make will do but if u still want a brand try realtek card they are very good u should get it aroung 175rs

praka123 · 22-12-2006, 01:31 AM

I've heard even USB drivers for modem-a-routers are not good even for windows -that it sometimes affects the stability of broadband connxn.so BB via Lan Card is good imho.brands? may be dlink ones?

mediator · 22-12-2006, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by praka123

I've heard even USB drivers for modem-a-routers are not good even for windows -that it sometimes affects the stability of broadband connxn.so BB via Lan Card is good imho.brands? may be dlink ones?

What u have heard is absolutely correct. Its a real pain when Internet USB connections break frequently.