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6. Configure the modem device, baud rate, flow control, and modem volume. If you do not know
these values, accept the defaults if the modem was probed successfully. If you do not have touch
tone dialing, uncheck the corresponding checkbox. Click Forward.
7. If your ISP is in the pre-configured list, select it. Otherwise, enter the required information about
your ISP account. If you do not know these values, contact your ISP. Click Forward.
8. On the IP Settings page, select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or whether to set
on statically. Click Forward when finished.
9. On the Create Dialup Connection page, click Apply.
After configuring the modem device, it appears in the device list with the type
Figure 19-7.
Figure 19-7. Modem Device
Be sure to select File => Save to save the changes.
After adding the modem device, you can edit its configuration by selecting the device from the device
list and clicking Edit. For example, when the device is added, it is configured not to start at boot
time by default. Edit its configuration to modify this setting. Compression, PPP options, login name,
password, and more can also be changed.
When the device is added, it is not activated immediately, as seen by its Inactive status. To activate
the device, select it from the device list, and click the Activate button. If the system is configured
to activate the device when the computer starts (the default), this step does not have to be performed
again.

19.5. Establishing an xDSL Connection

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Lines. There are different types of DSL such as ADSL, IDSL, and
SDSL. The Network Administration Tool uses the term xDSL to mean all types of DSL connections.
Some DSL providers require that the system is configured to obtain an IP address through DHCP with
an Ethernet card. Some DSL providers require you to configure a PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet) connection with an Ethernet card. Ask your DSL provider which method to use.
If you are required to use DHCP, refer to Section 19.2 Establishing an Ethernet Connection to con-
figure your Ethernet card.
If you are required to use PPPoE, follow these steps:
Chapter 19. Network Configuration
Modem
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