[SLUG] RH9 Internet connection question

[john at johnallsopp.co.uk]

Hmmm, I'm trying to use the USB connected modem because I'm still learning
about networking (and haven't got to that part of the book), even though I
have a second machine and really just ought to get on, buy a hub, plug the
things together and have done with it.

Should I just do that? If I do that, are there headaches with sharing the
modem over the network or does it just work? And my Linux connecting to
the modem issue just becomes a Linux on ethernet issue.

J

> Hi all
>
> I've overcome the basic questions now, and I've got Red Hat 9 working.
> Strangely, for those who remember my problems with the discs a few weeks
> ago, they worked fine in the second computer.
>
> Anyway, even though I had my USB adsl router connected throughout the
> installation, it never asked me about Internet connection. Which is
> strange, because with the first installation that wasn't connected to the
> Internet, it did.
>
> So, now I'm looking at the Internet connection wizard, I've selected to
> install a dsl connection, and the choice of devices doesn't include what
> I've got, which is an Actiontec R4500U.
>
> Actiontec's support pages on the web are down for maintenance, and their
> telephone support wants to charge unless I call in the week, and the
> supplier, my ADSL provider, is busy.
>
> A search for Actiontec R4500U Red Hat Linux brings up nothing.
>
> Any suggestions how I might proceed from here, right now?
>
> J
>
> PS. This email was sent using Microsoft Windows. Now please wash your
> hands.
>
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