installing verizon dsl on slackware

[kkwikness]

Hi guys i'm brand new to linux and I need help setting up my verizon dsl. I don't know where to start. I have an installation cd for the verizon software, but it only runs in windows. How do I go about installing the software and connecting to the internet? I'm connecting via USB port. Thanks for any help guys.

[Dapper Dan]

This thread should help.

[kkwikness]

thanks man... i'm still having problems getting linux to recognize my modem. It's a Westell Dual Connect (external) from verizon, i'm trying to hook it up via USB. On the modem there are status lights and the 'USB light' isn't coming on while on linux. I have the modem drivers on the windows installation disk, but they're in ".sys" format. How do I install the drivers for this modem onto linux and get online? I've already downloaded a PPPoe client.

[Dapper Dan]

Please understand I don't know about your particular modem, I'm just trying to assist in going through some steps that might help you get it configured and connected. Hopefully someone else who knows more about your modem will see this thread and chime in with assistance.

You *may* not have to have drivers for it since it is an external modem. Do you see your modem, or at least a new unknown device when doing...

/sbin/lsusb

?
If so, try configuring your connection with:

netconfig

Then post the output of:

/sbin/ifconfig -a

[kkwikness]

after putting in the command: /sbin/lsusb
in it detected my usb modem. I got

"Bus 001 Device 002:ID 06A9:0005 Westell"

Ran netconfig

entered command: /sbin/ifconfig -a

output:

eth0 Link encap: Ethernet Hwaddr 00:0F:B5:FE:6D:4D
BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX Packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX Packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0b) TX bytes:0 (0.0b)
Interrupt: 3 base address 0 x 2000

lo Link encap: Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask: 255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX Packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX Packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:0 (0.0b) TX bytes:0 (0.0b)


Thanks for your help so far, I appreciate it.

[Dapper Dan]

Does this device by chance also have a way for you to connect with a regular cat5 ethernet cable? Or is the usb cable the only way you can connect it to your computer?

[kkwikness]

Yes the modem has a dual connect feature. USB/Ethernet. But the ethernet jack runs to my brother's room. I use the USB.

[Dapper Dan]

Rats! I've been trying to find you some info on how to get it connected by USB but can't come up with anything new. A really easy way to get 'er done is to buy a router. If you can get your hands on a cheap Linksys down at Kmart then all you'd need to do is run the ethernet connection to the router, then two ethernet cables out to each of your boxes. Done!

[TonyH]

Rats! I've been trying to find you some info on how to get it connected by USB but can't come up with anything new. A really easy way to get 'er done is to buy a router. If you can get your hands on a cheap Linksys down at Kmart then all you'd need to do is run the ethernet connection to the router, then two ethernet cables out to each of your boxes. Done!

This would provide an added layer of security as well. I always recommend installing routers(NAT) for the home, even if there is only 1 system online.

[kkwikness]

Ok, i'll just use the ethernet jack when i boot up linux, and eventually get a router. How would I go about setting it up?