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xDSL Connection

An xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line or Loop) connection uses high-speed transmissions through

telephone lines. DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Lines. There are different types of DSL such

as ADSL, IDSL, and SDSL. Internet Druid 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. To conﬁgure this type of connection, start Internet Druid, select Ethernet

Connection, and select DHCP on the Conﬁgure Network Settings screen. Some DSL providers

require you to conﬁgure a PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection with an Eth-

ernet card. To conﬁgure this type of connection, start Internet Druid, select xDSL Connection,

and follow the steps in the wizard. If you must supply a username and password to connect, you

are probably using PPPoE. Ask your DSL provider which method you should use.

Cable Modem Connection

A cable modem connection uses the same coaxial cable that your TV cable travels on to transmit

data. Most cable Internet providers require you to install an Ethernet card in your computer that

connects to the cable modem. Then, the cable modem connects to the coaxial cable. The Ethernet

card is usually required to be conﬁgured for DHCP. To conﬁgure this type of connection, start

Internet Druid, select Ethernet Connection, and select DHCP on the Conﬁgure Network

Settings screen.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Network Conﬁguration chapter in the Ofﬁcial Red Hat

Linux Customization Guide.