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<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>Chapter 4. Accessing the Internet</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="susebooks.css" type="text/css"><meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"><link rel="home" href="index.html" title="Documentation"><link rel="up" href="part.install.html" title="Part I. Installation and Setup"><link rel="prev" href="cha.software.html" title="Chapter 3. Installing, Removing and Updating Software"><link rel="next" href="cha.nm.html" title="Chapter 5. Using NetworkManager"></head><body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"><div class="navheader"><table width="100%" summary="Navigation header" border="0" class="bctable"><tr><td width="80%"><div class="breadcrumbs"><p><a href="index.html"> Documentation</a><span class="breadcrumbs-sep"> > </span><a href="book.opensuse.startup.html">Start-Up</a><span class="breadcrumbs-sep"> > </span><a href="part.install.html">Installation and Setup</a><span class="breadcrumbs-sep"> > </span><strong><a accesskey="p" title="Chapter 3. Installing, Removing and Updating Software" href="cha.software.html"><span>◀</span></a> <a accesskey="n" title="Chapter 5. Using NetworkManager" href="cha.nm.html"><span>▶</span></a></strong></p></div></td></tr></table></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter 4. Accessing the Internet"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="cha.internet"></a>Chapter 4. Accessing the Internet<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#cha.internet">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="cha.internet.html#sec.internet.direct">4.1. Direct Internet Connection</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="cha.internet.html#sec.internet.network">4.2. Internet Connection Via Network</a></span></dt></dl></div><a class="indexterm" name="id352832"></a><div class="abstract" title="Abstract"><p class="title"><b>Abstract</b></p><p>
If you have chosen not to configure Internet access during the
installation, you can perform this task at any time using YaST. How to
configure your computer to access the Internet depends on your
environment. If the computer you are installing is part of a network
which already is connected to the Internet, the only thing to do is to
link your machine to the network. If you are installing a machine that is
directly connected to the Internet, the hardware and the access to the
Internet Service Provider (ISP) needs to be set up.
</p><p>
Please refer to the checklists below to make sure you have all the
necessary data ready before starting to configure the Internet access.
</p></div><div class="sect1" title="4.1. Direct Internet Connection"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="sec.internet.direct"></a>4.1. Direct Internet Connection<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.internet.direct">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id352863"></a><p>
When your computer is directly connected to the Internet, you first need
to configure the hardware that is used for this task. This can either be
an internal device (such as an ISDN card) or an external device (for
example, a modem). In most cases it is detected automatically.
</p><p>
Next, you need to enter the data provided by your ISP (such as login
credentials, gateway, or name server, for example). You should have
received a data sheet from your ISP where all the necessary data is
listed.
</p><p>
If you have successfully configured your hardware and ISP data, use the
NetworkManager for managing the internet connection. See <a class="xref" href="cha.nm.html" title="Chapter 5. Using NetworkManager">Chapter 5, <i>Using NetworkManager</i></a>
for details.
</p><div class="sect2" title="4.1.1. Checklist DSL"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="sec.internet.direct.dsl"></a>4.1.1. Checklist DSL<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.internet.direct.dsl">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id352897"></a><a class="indexterm" name="id352905"></a><p>
There are different types of DSL devices available that use different
point-to-point protocol (PPP) methods:
</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="bullet"><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
a regular ethernet card connected to the external DSL modem uses PPP
over Ethernet (PPPoE). In Austria the Point-to-Point Tunneling
Protocol (PPTP) is used. With PPTP the external modem also has a
static IP address.
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
an internal DSL modem uses PPP over ATM (PPPoATM)
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
an internal ADSL Fritz Card uses CAPI for ADSL
</p></li></ul></div><p>
The DSL 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
choose an ISP from the list or add a custom provider, you need to enter
at least your login and password.
</p><p>
For configuration details, refer to
Section “DSL” (Chapter 21, <i>Basic Networking</i>, ↑Reference).
</p></div><div class="sect2" title="4.1.2. Checklist ISDN"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="sec.internet.direct.isdn"></a>4.1.2. Checklist ISDN<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.internet.direct.isdn">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id352968"></a><a class="indexterm" name="id352975"></a><p>
In case your internal ISDN card is not detected automatically you will
need to know the vendor and the name of the device.
</p><p></p><div class="note"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Note: ISDN Modem or Terminal Adapter"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Note]" src="admon/note.png"></td><th align="left">ISDN Modem or Terminal Adapter</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
If you are using an external ISDN modem or terminal adapter, refer to
<a class="xref" href="cha.internet.html#sec.internet.direct.modem" title="4.1.3. Checklist Modem">Section 4.1.3, “Checklist Modem”</a> instead.
</p></td></tr></table></div><p>
In order to configure the ISDN device you will need the following data:
</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="bullet"><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
ISDN Protocol (depends on your country)
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
Area code and phone number.
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
Interface type (SyncPPP or RawIP). If unsure, select SyncPPP, because
RawIP is only used in connection with certain telephone systems.
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
Local and remote IP addresses for the dial-in server and the gateway,
in the case that you were given a static IP address from your
provider.
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
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.
</p></li></ul></div><p>
For configuration details, refer to
Section “ISDN” (Chapter 21, <i>Basic Networking</i>, ↑Reference).
</p></div><div class="sect2" title="4.1.3. Checklist Modem"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="sec.internet.direct.modem"></a>4.1.3. Checklist Modem<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.internet.direct.modem">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id353068"></a><a class="indexterm" name="id353075"></a><p>
If your modem is not detected automatically, you will need to know
whether it is connected to a serial port or to a USB port. Please note
that not all USB modems and internal modems are supported by
openSUSE®.
</p><p>
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.
</p><p>
For configuration details, refer to
Section “Modem” (Chapter 21, <i>Basic Networking</i>, ↑Reference).
</p></div><div class="sect2" title="4.1.4. Checklist Cable Modem"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="sec.internet.direct.cablemodem"></a>4.1.4. Checklist Cable Modem<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.internet.direct.cablemodem">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id353113"></a><a class="indexterm" name="id353120"></a><p>
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 configure your network card accordingly. For details,
refer to Section “Cable Modem” (Chapter 21, <i>Basic Networking</i>, ↑Reference).
</p></div></div><div class="sect1" title="4.2. Internet Connection Via Network"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="sec.internet.network"></a>4.2. Internet Connection Via Network<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#sec.internet.network">¶</a></span></h2></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id353146"></a><p>
If your machine is part of a network which is already connected to the
Internet, it is very easy to gain Internet access (just configure your
network card and connect your machine to the existing network and you are
done). This not only applies to large company networks, but to small home
networks as well. Even if the machine you are installing is only
connected to a router (e.g. a DSL router) it is already part of a
network. It is irrelevant whether you are using a wireless network
adapter or a wired one.
</p><div class="note"><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%" summary="Note: Routing and Name Services"><tr class="head"><td width="32"><img alt="[Note]" src="admon/note.png"></td><th align="left">Routing and Name Services</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><p>
In the following it is assumed that the network is connected to the
Internet and provides routing and name services. In case these services
are provided by a router, make sure the router is configured correctly
before setting up the client.
</p></td></tr></table></div><div class="sect2" title="4.2.1. Checklist Network"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="id353175"></a>4.2.1. Checklist Network<span class="permalink"><a alt="Permalink" title="Copy Permalink" href="#id353175">¶</a></span></h3></div></div></div><a class="indexterm" name="id353179"></a><p>
If your network provides DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
check the appropriate check box when setting up the network card and you
are done (all parameters needed will be provided by the DHCP server).
</p><p>
If DHCP is not available, ask your network administrator for the
following details:
</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="bullet"><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
Hostname
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
Name server
</p></li><li class="listitem" style="list-style-type: disc"><p>
Gateway
</p></li></ul></div><p>
For configuration details for wired network cards, refer to
Section “Configuring the Network Card with YaST” (Chapter 21, <i>Basic Networking</i>, ↑Reference), for wireless network
cards see Section “Configuration with YaST” (Chapter 32, <i>Wireless LAN</i>, ↑Reference).
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