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Chapter 5:Getting Online
Figure 5–7 Network Configuration
If you are configuring a network, you will probably have all of the necessary information readily avail-
able. If not, contact your system administrator or refer to the Official Red Hat Linux Customization
Guide for more information on neat.
5.3 Connecting and Disconnecting
Once you have configured your PPP account, all you have to do to connect to the Internet is launch
your Internet application. Red Hat Linux comes with the Mozilla application, but you can install and
use others if you choose.
To disconnect, close the application you are using to access the Internet. Click on the
in the upper
x
right corner of the application's screen to end your connection, or select
=>
from the main
File
Quit
menu (if your browser does not have a
option, it probably has an
option that does the same
Quit
Exit
thing.
5.4 Connecting With Cable
Your cable provider should provide you with equipment you need to get online. To set up a DHCP
connection (which is generally required for cable), you need an Ethernet card. All you have to do is
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