[WBEL-users] PPPoE

[Jean LEE]

Hello,

Thanks for your answer. My modem isn't a router. It is just an Ethernet
modem. However the PC with WBEL is a router. My provider is free (France)
and the modem is the Freebox. I will try  what you said me.

Jean
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Price Technology" <pricetech@charter.net>
To: "Jean LEE" <jean_lee_3@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 4:58 AM
Subject: Re: [WBEL-users] PPPoE


> On Tuesday 24 August 2004 12:01, Jean LEE wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I am searching how to connect an Ethernet Modem to my PC which uses
WBEL. I
> > think that I have to use PPoE but how ? How can I configure my internet
> > connection ?
> > Is it feasible using KPPP ?
> >
> > Thanks for any help,
> >
> First, some questions.  Is it DSL or Cable?  Probably DSL since you
suspect
> you will need PPPoE.  We'll go with that assumption.
>
> Who is your provider and what type modem did they provide you with, or
what
> type did you purchase if you had to furnish your own?  It may have a built
in
> router.  If not, I strongly recommend you purchase a router to go between
the
> modem and your network, even if it's only one computer.
>
> I'll probably take a serious chastizing from some folks out there for
> suggesting that, but it's the easiest solution, especially if you are just
> learning Linux and Networking.
>
> If you prefer to set up a PPPoE on your machine go to:
> Main Menu -> System Settings -> Network  and click New to begin setting up
the
> DSL connection.
> (this is under KDE, it will be something similar under Gnome)
>
> KPPP is for dialup connections.
>
> Hope that's some help.
>
> Joebewan
>
> -- 
> Joe M Price
> Computer and Network Technician
> dba Price Technology
>
>