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Section 5.1:Internet Druid
Figure 5–2 Add New Device Type
• ISDN connection - Integrated Services Digital Network. A connection using high-speed, high-
quality digital telecommunication lines as opposed to an analog modem connection.
• Modem connection - A connection using a peripheral device, a modem, to connect computers to
each other. Digital data is modulated into analog signals and sent over phone lines.
• xDSL connection - Digital Subscriber Line or Loop. High-speed transmission through telephone
lines.
There are different type of ISDN and DSL connections. The information provided here provides
general guidelines. You may need to contact your ISDN or DSL provider for help configuring your
Internet/network connection.
5.1.1 Configuring an ISDN Connection
To setup an ISDN account, choose
Add New Device Type) and click on
Select ISDN Adapter screen), where you fill in the
fields. Your system may probe for these automatically, in which case you can just accept the defaults.
Contact your ISDN provider for more information if needed. Click on
in the
ISDN connection
. The
Next Select ISDN Adapter
ISDN Adapter
screen (see Figure 5–2,
New Device Type
screen opens (see Figure 5–3,
, , and
Resource D Channel Protocol
when finished.
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