[plug] change settings

[Jacqueline McNally]

David wrote:
> Jonathan Young wrote:
> 
>> David wrote:
>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> i need to change my settings on my computer to get on the net with 
>>> ADSL please. how i do that please?
>>>
>>> david
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>> Hi David,
>>
>> I can see from your email address that you are with Concept Networks.  
>> I have done some work for them in the past and know their service 
>> quite well, I think.
>>
>> What exact problems are you having?  What have you tried so far?
>>
>> You mentioned (I think it was you) in a previous email that you are 
>> running Debian Sarge - can we have some more details please?  Are you 
>> working from the command line or using X to make these changes?
>>
>> What is the modem?  Brand?  USB?  Ethernet?  Other computers connected 
>> to your main PC or the modem?
>>
>> You also mentioned DHCP, but I'm not sure what you were asking about.
>>
>> If you send more details / more specific questions to answer, perhaps 
>> some of us can help.
>>
>> -- 
>> Jonathan Young
>> Director of PC-PHIX
>> jonathan at pcphix.com
>>
>> Phone: 0410 455 674
>> Web: http://www.pcphix.com/
>>
>>
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> 
> 
> Hi jonathan,
> 
> the problum is i have to change the settings on the computer at the same 
>  on my modem,
> 
> my modem is Ethernet. you are running Debian Sarge yes i am this way.
> 
> what i have dun is with them is to put put the User ID 
> davidatt at conceptual.net.au and put the password in ******** Protocol 
> PPPoE then vpi 8 and vci 35 in and save it that is all i have dun this 
> way with them too. this is a Basic Quick Start.
> 
> Are you working from the command line or using X to make these changes? 
> i need to do this on my computer now. i need to change the settings.
> 
> more info is conceptual have had a look the the modem is coneting to 
> them but it disconnet in a short while.
> 
> wair i do this is from the Web Browser to connet to the modem from the 
> computer. PC to Modem.
> 

David,

If you have a Computer Angels computer and your ISP provider is PPPoe, 
then all you have to do is:

1. ensure that your modem (ADSL) is ON
2. click on "Internet Settings' available from the tools menu, and 
select "Broadband (ADSL), and Save.

Regards
Jacqueline