Chapter 12. Configuring Internet Connections

Your Mandrake Linux system contains a tool which allows easy Internet services configuration. It also helps you connect to the Internet in a few different ways. To launch it, first open Control Center and click on Network & Internet, then on Connection. Here is a look at the main interface (figure 12-1):

Figure 12-1. Connecting to the Internet

Let's review the different elements available:

Here are some words about the Internet access configuration wizard. You will get a screen asking whether you wish to detect interfaces (say no if you notice any problem after clicking on yes), and then the list of available connection types.

Figure 12-2. Choosing the Internet Connections to configure

You will be then presented with a list of detected devices (figure 12-1) where you can check the box(es) corresponding to the connection types you wish to configure. Click then OK, and you will go to the configuration dialog.

Figure 12-3. Configuring the Internet Connection

Fill all required fields with the parameters provided by your Internet service provider. Depending on the connection type chosen, the parameters may differ.

Figure 12-4. Always bring up the connection at boot time?

You are then asked whether you want to automatically bring the Internet connection up at each boot time. Choose Yes only for flat rate Internet connections like DSL.

Figure 12-5. Try the Internet Connection

You can then test your Internet configuration to ensure it actually works. It is advisable to do so, so that you can correct possible errors right now.

After the configuration is done, you can bring the Internet connection up and down by using the Connect/Disconnect buttons of the main dialog (figure 12-1).


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