How To Get Connected On The Internet

[gccradioscience]

I tried to get Linux installed, but when I started DSL (damn small linux) it worked well! But when I got on
the desktop started Firefox, the internet didn't connect. What do I need to do to connect my cable modem
thats connected to my ethernet port? Or do I need to give up the built in Ethernet port and get a Ethernet
card put in?

Adam E.

[cbagger01]

I assume you mean that the modem is plugged into a USB port instead of to a network port (a network port kinda looks like a bigger telephone jack).

If so, try this:

Click on the Konsole icon in the taskbar quick launch menu, or choose Konsole or "Terminal" from the main start menu.
Once inside an open Konsole/terminal window, type this:

sudo su
modprobe CDCEther
netcardconfig

Then choose DHCP = YES and set up your network.

Once you get back to the command prompt, type

exit
exit

to exit the terminal window.

Then try Firefox.

Now if the problem is your built-in Ethernet port and not your USB cable modem connection, open a terminal window and type:

sudo su
lspci | more

where the "|" symbol is SHIFT-BACKSLASH (\) on your keyboard if US keyboard.

Write down the information about your Network card. Maybe you can then search for some information about that card and driver support for the 2.6 version of the Linux kernel.