Linux Mint help needed

**Min** · 08-05-08, 02:02 PM

Hi all, I have just installed linux mint onto my pc. Its the first time i`ve had linux so please go easy on me.
I need to know how to setup my bigpond adsl modem.
Anyone got any ideas how I can do this??
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Min.

**cwispy** · 08-05-08, 02:07 PM

What type of modem is it and do you know what sort of connection it is? PPPoE, PPPoA etc

**Min** · 09-05-08, 06:17 AM

Its a provider supplied modem (2071-A) and as for this PPPoE, PPPoA- I wouldn`t have the slightest idea.

**cwispy** · 09-05-08, 08:52 PM

You should be able to just use dhcp to get an IP address from the modem and get online, unless the modem is in bridge mode, in which case you will need to setup a pppoe connection on the pc using your broadband connection username and password. I have not used the linux distro your running so cant give you more specific instructions. If you need to use pppoe, there should be some sort of network wizard for setting up a pppoe connection in kde or gnome or whatever it is your running.

08-05-08, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Min No cash here,here no cash iTrader: (11) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 727 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 3 Days and 19:40:44	Linux Mint help needed Hi all, I have just installed linux mint onto my pc. Its the first time i`ve had linux so please go easy on me. I need to know how to setup my bigpond adsl modem. Anyone got any ideas how I can do this?? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Min.

08-05-08, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
cwispy Premium Member iTrader: (12) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 630	What type of modem is it and do you know what sort of connection it is? PPPoE, PPPoA etc __________________ Business Web, Email, SQL hosting and Online Backup services available. http://www.2000cn.com.au Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3 mods and repairs http://www.ausmodchips.com or PM me for further details

09-05-08, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
cwispy Premium Member iTrader: (12) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 630	You should be able to just use dhcp to get an IP address from the modem and get online, unless the modem is in bridge mode, in which case you will need to setup a pppoe connection on the pc using your broadband connection username and password. I have not used the linux distro your running so cant give you more specific instructions. If you need to use pppoe, there should be some sort of network wizard for setting up a pppoe connection in kde or gnome or whatever it is your running. __________________ Business Web, Email, SQL hosting and Online Backup services available. http://www.2000cn.com.au Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3 mods and repairs http://www.ausmodchips.com or PM me for further details

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09-05-08, 06:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Min No cash here,here no cash iTrader: (11) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 727 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 3 Days and 19:40:44	Its a provider supplied modem (2071-A) and as for this PPPoE, PPPoA- I wouldn`t have the slightest idea.

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