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78 Chapter 6. Network Conﬁguration

Figure 6-6. Modem Device

Be sure to click Apply to save the changes.

After adding the modem device, you can edit its conﬁguration by selecting the device from

the device list and clicking Edit. For example, when the device is added, it is conﬁgured not

to start at boot time by default. Edit its conﬁguration to modify this setting. Compression,

PPP options, login name, password, and more can also be changed.

When the device is added, it is not activated, as seen by its Inactive status. To activate the

device, select it from the device list, and click the Activate button.

6.5. Establishing an xDSL Connection

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Lines. There are different types of DSL such as ADSL,

IDSL, and SDSL. Network Administration Tool uses the term xDSL to mean all types of

DSL connections.

Some DSL providers require you to conﬁgure your system to obtain an IP address through

DHCP with an Ethernet card. Some DSL providers require you to conﬁgure a PPPoE (Point-

to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection with an Ethernet card. Ask your DSL provider

which method to use.

If you are required to use DHCP, refer to Section 6.2 to conﬁgure your Ethernet card.

If you are required to use PPPoE, follow these steps:

1. Click the Devices tab.

2. Click the Add button.

3. Select xDSL connection from the Device Type list, and click Next.

4. If your Ethernet card is already in the hardware list, select the Ethernet Device from

the pull-down menu from the page shown in Figure 6-7. Otherwise, the Select Ethernet

Adapter window appears.

Note

The installation program usually detects supported Ethernet devices and prompts you to con-

ﬁgure them. If you conﬁgured any Ethernet devices during the installation, they will already

appear in the hardware list on the Hardware tab.