From 0e74cdc53f71e78195f7fd6c347913b2cb7d429e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Claire Revillet Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 18:59:08 +0200 Subject: add MCC manual in EN for mga5 --- mcc/5/en/content/drakconnect.html | 196 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 196 insertions(+) create mode 100644 mcc/5/en/content/drakconnect.html (limited to 'mcc/5/en/content/drakconnect.html') diff --git a/mcc/5/en/content/drakconnect.html b/mcc/5/en/content/drakconnect.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..831142b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/mcc/5/en/content/drakconnect.html @@ -0,0 +1,196 @@ + + + + + Set up a new network interface (LAN, ISDN, ADSL, ...)

Set up a new network interface (LAN, ISDN, + ADSL, ...)

drakconnect

Introduction

This tool[20] allows to configure much of local network or Internet + access. You have to know some information from your access provider or + your network administrator.

Select the type of connection you want to set, according to which + hardware and provider you have.

A new Wired connection (Ethernet)

  1. The first window lists the interfaces which are available. + Select the one to configure.

  2. At this point, the choice is given between an automatic or a + manual IP address.

  3. Automatic IP

    1. Ethernet/IP settings: you have to + select if DNS servers are declared by the DHCP server or are + manually specified, as explained below. In the last case, the IP + address of DNS servers has to be set. The HOSTNAME of the computer + can be specified here. If no HOSTNAME is specified, the name + localhost.localdomain is attributed by default. + The Hostname can also be provided by the DHCP server with the + option Assign host name from DHCP server. Not + all DHCP servers have such a function and if you're setting up + your PC to get an IP address from a domestic ADSL router, it is + unlikely.

    2. The advanced button give the opportunity to specify:

      • Search domain (not accessible, as provided by the DHCP + server)

      • the DHCP client

      • DHCP timeout

      • Get YP server from DHCP (checked by default): specify + the NIS server

      • Get NTPD server from DHCP (synchronisation of + clocks)

      • the HOSTNAME required by DHCP. Only use this option if + the DHCP server requires the client to specify a hostname + before receiving an IP address. This option is not dealt by + some DHCP servers.

    3. After accepting, the last steps which are common to all + connection configurations are explained: the section called “Ending the configuration”

  4. Manual configuration

    1. Ethernet/IP settings: you need to + declare what DNS servers to use. The HOSTNAME of the computer can + be specified here. If no HOSTNAME is specified, the name + localhost.localdomain is attributed by + default.

      For a residential network, the IP address usually looks like + 192.168.x.x, Netmask is + 255.255.255.0, and the Gateway and DNS + servers are available from your service provider's website.

      In advanced settings, you can specified a Search + domain. It would usually be your home domain, i.e. if + your computer is called "splash", and it's full domain name is + "splash.boatanchor.net", the Search Domain would be + "boatanchor.net". Unless you specifically need it, it's ok not to + define this setting. Again, domestic ADSL would not need this + setting.

    2. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

A new Satellite connection (DVB)

This section hasn't been written yet for lack of resources. If you + think you can write this help, please contact the Doc + team. Thanking you in advance.

A new Cable modem connection

  1. The first window lists the interfaces which are available. + Select the one to configure.

  2. At this point, the choice is given between an automatic or a + manual IP address.

  3. You have to specify a authentication method:

    • None

    • BPALogin (necessary for Telstra). In this case you have to + provide User name and password.

  4. Automatic IP

    1. Cable/IP settings: you have to select + if DNS servers are declared by the DHCP server or are manually + specified, as explained below. In the last case, the IP address of + DNS servers has to be set. The HOSTNAME of the computer can be + specified here. If no HOSTNAME is specified, the name + localhost.localdomain is attributed by default. + The Hostname can also be provided by the DHCP server with the + option Assign host name from DHCP server. Not + all DHCP servers have such a function and if you're setting up + your PC to get an IP address from a domestic ADSL router, it is + unlikely.

    2. The advanced button give the opportunity to specify:

      • Search domain (not accessible, as provided by the DHCP + server)

      • the DHCP client

      • DHCP timeout

      • Get YP server from DHCP (checked by default): specify + the NIS server

      • Get NTPD server from DHCP (synchronisation of + clocks)

      • the HOSTNAME required by DHCP. Only use this option if + the DHCP server requires the client to specify a hostname + before receiving an IP address. This option is not dealt by + some DHCP servers.

    3. After accepting, the last steps which are common to all + connection configurations are explained: the section called “Ending the configuration”

  5. Manual configuration

    1. Cable/IP settings: you need to declare + what DNS servers to use. The HOSTNAME of the computer can be + specified here. If no HOSTNAME is specified, the name + localhost.localdomain is attributed by + default.

      For a residential network, the IP address usually looks like + 192.168.x.x, Netmask is + 255.255.255.0, and the Gateway and DNS + servers are available from your service provider's website.

      In advanced settings, you can specified a Search + domain. It would usually be your home domain, i.e. if + your computer is called "splash", and it's full domain name is + "splash.boatanchor.net", the Search Domain would be + "boatanchor.net". Unless you specifically need it, it's ok not to + define this setting. Again, domestic connection would not need + this setting.

    2. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

A new DSL connection

  1. If the tool detects network interfaces, it offers to select + one and to configure it.

  2. A list of providers is proposed, classified by countries. + Select your provider. If it is not listed, select the option + Unlisted and then enter the options your + provider gave.

  3. Select one of the protocols available:

    • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

    • Manual TCP/IP configuration

    • PPP over ADSL (PPPoA)

    • PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

    • Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

  4. Access settings

    • Account Login (user name)

    • Account password

    • (Advanced) Virtual Path ID (VPI)

    • (Advanced) Virtual Circuit ID (VCI)

  5. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

A new ISDN connection

  1. The wizard asks which device to configure:

    • Manual choice (internal ISDN card)

    • External ISDN modem

  2. A list of hardware is proposed, classified by category and + manufacturer. Select your card.

  3. Select one of the protocols available:

    • Protocol for the rest of the world, except Europe + (DHCP)

    • Protocol for Europe (EDSS1)

  4. A list of providers is then offered, classified by countries. + Select your provider. If it is not listed, select the option + Unlisted and then enter the options your + provider gave you. Then it is asked for parameters:

    • Connection name

    • Phone number

    • Login ID

    • Account password

    • Authentication method

  5. After that, you have to select if you get the IP address by + automatic or manual method. In the last case, specify IP address and + Subnet mask.

  6. The next step is to choose how DNS servers address are + obtained, by automatic or manual method. In the case of manual + configuration, you have to put:

    • Domain name

    • First and second DNS Server

    • Select if the hostname is set from IP. This option is to + select only if you are sure that your provider is configured to + accept it.

  7. The next step is to choose how the gateway address is + obtained, by automatic or manual method. In the case of manual + configuration, you have to enter the IP address.

  8. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

A new Wireless connection (WiFi)

  1. A first window lists the interfaces which are available and an + entry for Windows driver (ndiswrapper). Select the one to configure. + Use ndiswrapper only if the other configuration methods did not + work.

  2. At this step, the choice is given between the different access + points that the card has detected.

  3. Specific parameter for the wireless card are to provide:

    • Operating mode:

      Managed

      To access to an existing access point (the most + frequent).

      Ad-Hoc

      To configure direct connection between + computers.

    • Network Name (ESSID)

    • Encryption mode: it depends of how the access point is + configured.

      WPA/WPA2

      This encryption mode is to prefer if your hardware + allows it.

      WEP

      Some old hardware deals only this encryption + method.

    • Encryption key

      It is generally provided with the hardware which give the + access point.

  4. At this step, the choice is given between an automatic IP + address or a manual IP address.

  5. Automatic IP

    1. IP settings: you have to select if DNS + servers are declared by the DHCP server or are manually specified, + as explained below. In the last case, IP address of DNS servers + has to be set. The HOSTNAME of the computer can be specified here. + If no HOSTNAME is specified, the name localhost.localdomain is + attributed by default. The Hostname can also be provided by the + DHCP server with the option Assign host name from DHCP + server

    2. The advanced button give the opportunity to specify:

      • Search domain (not accessible, as provided by the DHCP + server)

      • the DHCP client

      • DHCP timeout

      • Get YP server from DHCP (checked by default): specify + the NIS servers

      • Get NTPD server from DHCP (synchronisation of + clocks)

      • the HOSTNAME required by DHCP. Only use this option if + the DHCP server requires the client to specify a hostname + before receiving an IP address. This option is not dealt by + some DHCP servers.

    3. After accepting the configuration the step, which is common + to all connection configurations, is explained: the section called “Ending the configuration”

  6. Manual configuration

    1. IP settings: you have to declare DNS + servers. The HOSTNAME of the computer can be specified here. If no + HOSTNAME is specified, the name + localhost.localdomain is attributed by + default.

      For a residential network, the IP address always looks like + 192.168.x.x, Netmask is + 255.255.255.0, and the Gateway and DNS + servers are available from your providers website.

      In advanced settings, you can specified a Search + domain. It must seem to your hostname without the first + name, before the period.

    2. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

A new GPRS/Edge/3G connection

  1. If the tool detects wireless interfaces, it offers to select + one and to configure it.

  2. The PIN is asked. Leave empty if the PIN is not + required.

  3. The wizard asks for network. If it is not detected, select the + option Unlisted.

  4. A list of providers is proposed, classified by countries. + Select your provider. If it is not listed, select the option + Unlisted and then enter the options your + provider gave.

  5. Provide access settings

    • Access Point Name

    • Account Login (user name)

    • Account password

  6. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

A new Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking connection

This section hasn't been written yet for lack of resources. If you + think you can write this help, please contact the Doc + team. Thanking you in advance.

A new Analog telephone modem connection (POTS)

  1. The wizard asks which device to configure:

    • Manual choice

    • Detected hardware, if any.

  2. A list of ports is proposed. Select your port.

  3. If not yet installed, it will be suggested that you install the + package kppp-provider.

  4. A list of providers is proposed, classified by countries. Select + your provider. If it is not listed, select the option + Unlisted and then enter the options your provider + gave. Then it is asked for Dialup options:

    • Connection name

    • Phone number

    • Login ID

    • Password

    • Authentication, choose between:

      • PAP/CHAP

      • Script-based

      • PAP

      • Terminal-based

      • CHAP

  5. The next steps are exposed at the section called “Ending the configuration”

Ending the configuration

In the next step, you can specify:

  • Allow users to manage the connection

  • Start the connection at boot

  • Enable traffic accounting

  • Allow interface to be controlled by Network + Manager

  • In the case of a wireless connection, a supplemental box is + Allow access point roaming which give the + possibility to switch automatically between access point according to + the signal strength.

With the advanced button, you can specify:

  • Metric (10 by default)

  • MTU

  • Network Hotplugging

  • Enable IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel

The last step allows you to specify if the connection is to start + immediately or not.


[20] You can start this tool from the command line, by typing + drakconnect as root.

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