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• Interface type (SyncPPP or RawIP). If unsure, select SyncPPP, because RawIP is
only used in connection with certain telephone systems.
• In case you got a static IP-address from your provider: local and remote IP-addresses
for the dial-in server and the gateway.
• The ISDN configuration module already contains the data for major ISPs in some
countries. If your ISP is not listed, you will need to know how name resolving
(DNS) and IP allocation is handled (in most cases this data is received automatically
when connecting). Regardless whether you chose an ISP from the list or added a
custom provider, you need to enter at least your login and password.
For configuration details, refer to Section "ISDN" (Chapter 19, Basic Networking,
↑Administration Guide).
8.1.3 Checklist Modem
In case your modem is not detected automatically, you need to know whether it is
connected to a serial port or to an USB port. Please note that not all USB modems and
internal modems are supported by SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop.
The modem configuration module already contains the data for major ISPs in some
countries. If your ISP is not listed, you will need to know its dial-in number and how
name resolving (DNS) and IP allocation is handled (in most cases this data is received
automatically when connecting). Regardless whether you chose an ISP from the list or
added a custom provider, you need to enter at least your login and password.
For configuration details, refer to Section "Modem" (Chapter 19, Basic Networking,
↑Administration Guide).
8.1.4 Checklist Cable Modem
Accessing the Internet through the TV cable requires a cable modem. Such a modem
is connected to the computer via ethernet cable. Therefore it is only necessary to con-
figure your network card accordingly. For details, refer to Section "Cable Modem"
(Chapter 19, Basic Networking, ↑Administration Guide).
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