How to Configure Bridged Mode In Linux - pppoeconf

This tutorial should help you connect to the internet using bridged mode in linux.There are two ways to connect to the internet using DSL.
1)PPoE mode - where the router dials the connection for you
2)Bridged mode - where the pc dials the connection for you

Incase you wish to use ppoe mode, CLICK HERE

If you want to use Bridged mode, follow these steps:
Step 1 : First ensure that your router is set to bridged mode. CLICK HERE for instructions.Only follow the router configuration part of it.
Step 2 : Go to the Terminal(Applications->Accessories->Terminal) and type sudo pppoeconf .If it displays an error then just type sudo apt-get install pppoeconf and then type sudo pppoeconf
Step 3 : The questions they ask are pretty straightforward.Incase you have multiple network cards choose the appropriate one which is connected to the router ( like eth0 or eth1 ).In most cases it is eth0.

Step 4 : Then you need to enter your dsl username and password and thats it with the configuration
Step 5 : Now as soon as you have completed configuring you should be connected to the internet.Incase you arent, remember these two commands
sudo pon dsl-provider - to connect to the internet
sudo pff dsl-provider - to disconnect from the internet






Step 6 : Thats all there is to this!!!