.exe file for internet

[WickDaddy]

I need to run an .exe file from a cd to be able to install my modem. I'm just wondering in the past this has always just worked. I've never needed to install the CD, but would you guys happen to know if this is different on Linux OS's (Ubuntu 11.04) in general? Do I need to run the CD first to install the modem?

[MikeTbob]

You're sure you need that file? No way around it at all? You might be able to use Wine to open it, if it's just a zip file or something.

[jayd512]

Can't say for sure without a little more detail.
Is it going to be used for dial-up?
Is this an internal or external device? PCI device, or USB?

[WickDaddy]

Modem: 2wire 2701hg-b
Error: Can't establish a PPPoE connection

Is it going to be used for dial-up?

Yes at&t

Is this an internal or external device? PCI device, or USB?

Cat 5 from modem to computer

PCI device internal I think.

[jayd512]

Okay, I'm not familiar with dial-up configuration.
But is the modem detected by your system in lspci?
Or can you make a connection in Network Manager?

*EDIT*

Have you tried Mikes' suggestion? Use Wine for the .exe file?

[WickDaddy]

Okay, I'm not familiar with dial-up configuration.
But is the modem detected by your system in lspci?
Or can you make a connection in Network Manager?

*EDIT*

Have you tried Mikes' suggestion? Use Wine for the .exe file?

It says I'm connected currently. Wireless and Hardline show all the regular signs of a good set-up. Even the green lights on the modem show good signs of a connection. I'm wondering if a firewall would be the problem. I don't have any problems on other networks.

I wouldn't normally use dial-up, but I'm in the middle of no where.

[jayd512]

And this is with all correct info entered into the network connections?

I can't give any specific help, but maybe this can point you in a right direction: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/natty/+package/gnome-ppp

[yancek]

You should post the output of lspci. It sounds like you have an internal winmodem in a pci slot and the CD comes with windows only drivers. If we knew the brand name and chipset, you might get some help.

[TaZMAniac]

Can't connect to ppoe and then you say a cat5 cable from the modem to the pc.
????

Are you sure you have dial up and not DSL?
ATT DSL packages start at $14.95 /month.
Dial up is probably under $10 /month.

If it is indeed DSL then you will need to set up your network connection as such.
Edit the DSL tab and add in your user name, service and password for your account.
Should be good to go.

[WickDaddy]

Can't connect to ppoe and then you say a cat5 cable from the modem to the pc.
????

Are you sure you have dial up and not DSL?
ATT DSL packages start at $14.95 /month.
Dial up is probably under $10 /month.

If it is indeed DSL then you will need to set up your network connection as such.
Edit the DSL tab and add in your user name, service and password for your account.
Should be good to go.

DSL, my mistake. I honestly don't know the difference. I hate DSL and Dial-up, but it's the only internet I got out here. I wish comcast was out here.

I've basically given up on this one. I really want to go back to windows, but I can't seem to boot from a CD now. I formatted it to FAT and installed a .iso file to hopefully help me recover my windows. Now it won't even recognize the CD. Does formatting really screw up a system?