Thread: How to Configure Modem in Linux

Hi,
I am thinking to use Red Hat Linux ....
I have ADSL Type I Modem from BSNL
How to Configure this ADSL Modem there ?
I don't know the commands or anything...
pls suggest.
thanks in advance

Hello arghya chatterjee,
See this for help:
How To Setup BSNL DataOne Broadband on Linux / Fedora Core

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

Hello arghya chatterjee,
See this for help:

i didn't understand...
its for the pros i think
can you tell me step by step ?

one simple trick
just configure ur modem in XP or in vista in PPPoE Mode and then connect ur modem to
system having LINUX and enjoy

Originally Posted by totallyfandu1

one simple trick
just configure ur modem in XP or in vista in PPPoE Mode and then connect ur modem to
system having LINUX and enjoy

Didn't get you !?

i am telling that first u configure your modem in system having xp or vista in PPPOE mode then connect it to system having linux.

There are two modes of connecting in BSNL Broadband.

1) U double click an icon and get connected. If u establish connection like this, then u are said to be in bridged mode. In this case the OS authenticates your username/password

2) U simply switch on the modem and u get connected without double clicking any icons. If u establish connection like this, then u are in PPPoE or router mode. In this case the router authenticates your username/password.

If u configure your connection to work in PPPoE mode, then u can do minimal configuration in Linux and get connected easily.

Originally Posted by totallyfandu1

i am telling that first u configure your modem in system having xp or vista in PPPOE mode then connect it to system having linux.

How to do that ?

Originally Posted by arghya chatterjee

How to do that ?

If u could state your modem model/make, it can be sorted out..

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

If u could state your modem model/make, it can be sorted out..

Simens ADSL Type I

Originally Posted by arghya chatterjee

Simens ADSL Type I

Use C2110 ADSL MODEM (Type-A) MENU

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Use C2110 ADSL MODEM (Type-A) MENU

thanks boss

can you tell me, what problem are you facing?

and what didn't you understand from the guide i have given you?

Which mode u want to configure? pppoe or bridge. If pppoe is considered configure ur modem first. For that 1st assign ip address to ur ehthernet port (usually eth0). This u can do from gui (administration->network) or u can open the file ifcfg-eth0 found in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts. Once ip is assigned u can fire firefox or any browser and using 192.168.1.1 configure the modem in pppoe. (not necessary if it is already confired under windows). Once the ethernet and modem are configured u should be able to use the internet.

If bridge mode is considered u can set up the same by running rp-pppoe (file attached in case not already available in ur distro.

NOTE I use mandriva 2008 (redhat based simple configuration like win)

OUT OF THREAD:

@gary4gar
Please give your comments suggestions in this thread also.

http://www.indiabroadband.net/linux/...-new-post.html

Originally Posted by essbebe

OUT OF THREAD:

@gary4gar
Please give your comments suggestions in this thread also.

http://www.indiabroadband.net/linux/...-new-post.html

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i would suggest configuring your modem in pppoe mode from windows and then switch to linux.

Originally Posted by saurav_kataruka

i would suggest configuring your modem in pppoe mode from windows and then switch to linux.

The default gateway's IP, The DNS server addresses all will have to be entered in the network properties in Linux too

if you wish to have a static ip address then yes.. if not leaving it to DHCP is good enough..
and yes ppoe mode is always better in linux..