3.2.1.1.5. Configuring other network connection types

The procedure for configuring an ISDN or analog telephone dial-up connection, a token-ring connection, or an xDSL (DSL, ADSL, SDSL, or IDSL) connection is identical to the procedure for configuring an Ethernet connection, except that additional (or slightly different) details are required in order to configure the connection:

Token Ring

This configuration is almost identical to Ethernet configuration, except that the configured device name starts with tr instead of eth (for example, the first token ring interface is called TR0 instead of eth0 ).

Wireless

Wireless configuration adds a window right after the Ethernet device driver selection and resource settings. This window requests the management mode (Auto, Managed [for normal communication with a permanent network], or Ad Hoc [for temporary networks of peer systems]), network name (set this to the SSID or ESSID of the network to which you are connecting), channel, transmit rate, and WEP encryption key. In most cases, entering the network name and WEP key is all that is required.

xDSL

All varieties of DSL lines require just one screen to set up. The configuration tool will ask you for the Ethernet device (such as eth0 ) that is connected to the DSL modem, the Internet service provider name (such as Bell Sympatico, which is recorded only for your reference), the account type (normal or T-Online), and the PPOE login name and password provided by your ISP.

ISDN and Modem Dial-Up Connections

Although ISDN and analog modems use very different technology, the configuration process is similar. First, you'll need to enter the device details. For an ISDN line, this is the ISDN adapter type and resources (usually left blank), as well as the D-channel type (leave this set to Euro ISDN in all countries except Germany, where it should be set to 1TR6). For a modem, this includes the modem device, baud rate, and flow control (these settings are usually all left at their defaults), plus volume and touch-tone settings (adjust these according to your preferences). For both types of dial-up connections, the next window asks you to select your Internet service provider and enter the phone number, username, and password that were provided by your ISP; the last window asks for the encapsulation mode (usually Sync PPP) and IP settings (whether to obtain these from the provider or manually configure them).