To configure your modem for Internet access, start the "Internet Configuration Wizard" tool from the Main Menu:
Main Menu --> System Tools --> Internet Configuration Wizard
You will be prompted for the root password as this is an attempt to change the system settings and so only the system administrator is allowed to perform this. Enter the root password and the Internet configuration wizard main screen will be displayed.
Click to view screen shot Fig 7.1 Internet Configuration Wizard
- Select modem connection. Click on the Forward button.
- If your system cannot detect the modem you will be prompted to enter the modem device name and related communication information. You can choose as follows:
Modem device: /dev/modem
Baud rate: 115200
Flow control: Hardware (CRTSCTS)
Modem volume: Medium
Click to view screen shot Fig 7.2 Select Modem Screen
Click on the Forward button.
- Enter the phone number of the ISP (Internet Provider). If you need to use an area code and/or a dialling prefix to reach the ISP, you should enter them in the boxes provided, otherwise just enter the telephone number. Enter the name you want this connection to be known by, usually the name of the ISP is used (this is is just a nickname provided by you so that you can recognise this connection). Enter the login name and the password in the boxes provided.
Click to view screen shot Fig 7.3 Filling in the ISP Provider Information
Click on the Forward button.
- For the IP Settings screen the default settings may be used if your ISP assigns IP addresses automatically (the default for most ISPs). Otherwise you will have to enable the “Statistically set IP addresses” button and enter your IP address and related information.
Click to view screen shot Fig 7.4 Filling in the IP Settings
Click on the Forward button.
- Click on Apply to accept and end the set up.
- The Network Configuration window will pop up; exit from it.
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Tutorial: Using Common Mass Storage Peripherals
1. The Internet Service Provider (ISP)
2. Dial-up Connectivity
3. Modem Configuration
4. Activating the Modem
5. xDSL Connectivity
6. xDSL Configuration
7. PPoE over Ethernet
8. Activating the xDSL Link
