Sprint DSL Configuration

[Gayle]

I am getting Sprint DSL. I will be using

a ZyXel Prestige 645MEA1 modem connected

to an ethernet card.

 

I want to install without using the setup

cd Sprint is sending.

 

Do I need to run Drakconnect first and

then run the web based configuration?

 

I am using Mandrake 9.1. Would appreciate

any help.

 

[moved from Installing Mandrake by spinynorman]

[wrenhunt]

I don't know about 9.1, but try:

 

# adsl-setup ; to setup necessary files

# adsl-start ; to start it up.

 

If all is successful, you should get a "CONNECT" message, just like with a dialup modem. Otherwise you're in for a bit of troubleshooting.

 

One great way is to use the builtin debugging in the scripts. Set the DEBUG variable to true via:

 

export DEBUG=1

./adsl-start

 

and it will create a logfile with all sorts of great hints as well as your configuration details. With any luck you'll be able to figure it out from there.

 

Wren

[chris z]

your sprint DSL cd will prolly be useless to you in linux becuase it's intended for a Windows installation. what you'll need to use is drakconnect. all you'll need to know is a few bits of info (ip address, provider name, static adsl, username, password). just use the wizard & it will walk you through it. a couple helpful hints................ make sure you don't have a firewall running when setting up the connection. also, for some reason, drakconnect doesn't always connect when you get that option at the final screen. to test your connection, open a terminal, su to root, then type........

 

adsl-start

 

enter

 

to start the connection

 

adsl-stop (to stop)

 

adsl-status (to see connection status)

 

Chris