Configure DSL in Fedora Linux.

In the past, connection to the internet was only possible with dial-up modem. However, these days high speed internet connection is available from the telephone companies using DSL technology. With DSL, fast internet connection is commonly available with download speed of around 1Mbps to 2 Mbps. In this article, I'll show you how to connect to DSL using PPPoE in Fedora. Please note that for DSL connection configuration in Fedora you should have a working Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your computer and DSL modem should be connected to the computer using Ethernet cable.

Step 1:

Log on to your X-windows KDE desktop as root. On main programs menu select Settings and click on Network item in the sub menu as shown in the following snapshot.

Step 2:

Now the Network Configuration box will open as shown in the next snapshot.

Step 3:

Click on New item on the menu bar. Now Add new Device Type box with Select Device Type caption will open as shown in the next snapshot.Select xDSL connection in the list of Device type as shown in the snapshot and click on Forward.

Step 4:

Configure DSL connection box will open under Add new Device Type. Here select your appropriate Ethernet device (NIC) from the dropdown box. Next enter your DSL Provider name. Now select the Account type which commonly is Normal. Then enter your DSL user name and password in Login name and Password text boxes and click on Forward.

Next you will be asked to confirm the information provided. If you want to make changes click on Back or otherwise click on Forward.

Now you will comeback to Network Configuration box with your newly configured xDSL type entry as shown in the next snapshot.

To connect to internet select the xDSL entry in Network Configuration window and click on green Activate button on the toolbar.

To disconnect the internet connection click and select xDSL entry in the Network Configuration box and click on red Deactivate button on the toolbar.