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All PPPoE and router-style ADSL modems that use an Ethernet connection are supported by Xubuntu, and some USB ADSL modems are supported too.
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You will need to have subscribed to an <emphasis>Internet Service Provider</emphasis>, and your Internet connection must be installed and functional. A "DSL" light on your modem usually shows that the line is synchronized.
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Finally, you need the PPPoE package to be installed in order for the following command to work. This package is installed by default, but can be missing if the configuration has been changed. If the following command does not work, you will need to install this package, which can be found on the Xubuntu CD.
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Popular options: you are asked if you want the <quote>noauth</quote> and <quote>defaultroute</quote> options and to remove <quote>nodetach</quote> - choose <guibutton>Yes</guibutton>.
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Use peer DNS - choose <guibutton>Yes</guibutton>.
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Limited MSS problem - choose <guibutton>Yes</guibutton>.
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Often parts of ADSL USB modem drivers are proprietary, closed source software, with a restrictive licence, and so the whole driver cannot be supplied with Xubuntu. To get a modem to work with these drivers, you will need to download files from Internet with a computer having a working connection, then transfer the downloaded files to you Xubuntu installation.
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USB is far from the ideal medium for network access. If you have a modem that can connect both via USB and ethernet, or an ethernet router, you should use the ethernet connection instead of the USB modem.
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Since any USB modem installation will require Internet access to download the necessary proprietary drivers, as well as extensive configuration which is beyond the scope of this guide, all we can do here is to list the USB Modem models known to work with Xubuntu with links to the relevant installation instructions on the Xubuntu community help site.
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The installation procedure of USB modems differs depending on the specific make and model of your modem. To identify model of your modem, note the name and number on the front. Occasionaly you may have to look for a label to discover the exact model. Consult the list below to see which driver your modem requires and note the link.
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