How to setup an Internet connection Modem for Puppy Linux

Start off clicking on "Menu | Network | PupDial modem dialup".


Next, enter the information from your provider.

DSL

First you should check if the ethernet-interface was detected.
Start a shell ("Menu | Utility | Rxvt terminal emulator") and enter the following command:
ifconfig


Can you see "eth0"?


If you can not see "eth0" enter the following command:
ifconfig eth0 up

To check if the ethernet-interface is available now, enter the following command:
ifconfig

Now you should see "eth0". Close the shell.
Start the program "Menu | Network | Roaring Penguin PPPoE".


Press the button "SETUP".


Enter your username (ask your provider), then press the return-key.


Enter the ethernet interface. eth0 is usually correct so you can press the return-key.


At the next question you confirm the default "no" and press the return-key.


Then you have to enter your IP adress. If you get a dynamic IP adress press the return-key only.


Now enter your password (ask your provider).


Enter your password again.


Choose "1" as a "standalone" firewall.


Now you can see your input again. If everything is alrigth press the key "y".


If you want to connect the internet-connection press the button "Start".


A message box opens and you get connected. Press the return-key.


You can now open the Internet browser "Menu | Internet | SeaMonkey Webbrowser". Enter a URL and see if the Internet site is displayed.

If you want to disconnect the internet-connection press the button "Stop".


A message box opens and you get disconnected. Press the return-key.


Wireless LAN

To connect your Puppy to a wireless network take the following steps: Step 1

Click on the "connect" icon on your Desktop, then click "Connect to the Internet by network interface"

.....OR.......

Click on Menu / Setup / Network Wizard

If Puppy recognizes your interface, it will be displayed in the upper portion of the box.

Just click the button for your interface and see step 2 below.

If puppy does not see your interface you will have to load the appropriate module with the Load Module button


If you are unsure, click the "more" tab to Auto-probe drivers, or to install a Windows driver.

After you have loaded the correct module for your interface, it will show up in the first box seen above.

Click on it and proceed to step 2

Step 2

Configuring Network Interface


Click the Wireless button


Click Scan ( Or enter the information for your interface if you know it)

Click on your Network from the list that appears . Click Save. Enter your WEP / WPA key if on a secured network.

Then click Use This Profile. Click the Test button to see if Puppy see`s a "live" connection. If it does, then click

Auto DHCP. If successful Puppy will ask you if you want to save the configuration for next boot. Choose yes or no.

Click Done on the box that appears, and you`re all set!

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