Cannot connect to internet

[raydona]

Hi,
I haven't used linux for about 10 years and I'm completely out of touch about installing and using linux. I've just installed both Windows XP and Suse 10.1 on a 64 bit machine. I've installed the necessary drivers while using Windows (so much easier to install drivers using Windows) to connect my computer to the internet via broadband. I have no problems about connecting to the internet via Windows. However, I am unable to connect to the internet via Suse. Do I have to install the drivers again via Suse, and if so is it simple to do or if my memory serves me right do I have to use the 'mount' keyword, configure and so on. I would be very grateful for all help.

[markcole]

Is it wireless?

[raydona]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. The telephone line is connected to a modem which in turn is connected to a wireless router and a cable connects the router to the computer. So I don't think you can describe it as wireless.

[gogalthorp]

1) 10.1 is way out of date the current version is 11.3 with 11.4 due in March. 10.1 has no support so you won't be able to install updates or other programs from a repository.

2) so is this a dial-up modem or a DSL unit?

[raydona]

Hi, It's definitely not a dial-up modem so it must be a DSL unit (it is a small black unit provided by the phone company).

[framp]

I suggest to install the current SuSE version 11.3 and use knetworkmanager to connect to the internet.

[markcole]

Do you know how to check your configs. Chances are, for whatever reason, DHCP is not enabled. go into YAST and verify that DHCP is enabled for that connection.