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Caselet Configuring Internet Connection

bought a new PC with internal modem. For the time being I do not plan to go in for
broadband connection. I would like to instead opt for the free dial-up connection
I provided by BSNL. Please tell me how I configure this. (I already have a BSNL landline
connection.)
JacoBs

Please first make sure that the modem is already installed and shows in the “Device
Manager.”(To check this, click Start - Run - devmgmt.msc).
BSNL provides free dialer for Netone - Account less Internet Access. You can download it
and install it from http:// netonechn.bsnl.co.in/NetOne.exe (805 KB). The next step is to
register your telephone number in the BSNL Web site. Dial using following information
from netone or any dialer. - Dial No : 172222 - Username: netone - Password: netone Once it
is connected, open Internet Explorer and go to http:// netonechn.bsnl.co.in/registration/
and Fill up the Registration Form. Users other than those in Chennai will need to refer to
the following URL for the respective cities: http://www.bsnl.co.in/service/ cities_cli.htm.
(The above registration may also be done through any Internet connected machine well in
advance by using the above URL.)
Once you have successfully registered, please disconnect the existing connection in the
system tray. In netone dialer, henceforth, your username should be your telephone number
and the password the one you registered with netone site and the dial number is 172222.
For more information, please refer http:// netonechn.bsnl.co.in/ If you have any problem,
you can call the BSNL Help desk #1500/1957. Since this supports only up to 56 kpbs, it is
advisable to go for broadband, 2 Mbps @ ` 250 a month.

Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/ew/2007/11/05/stories/2007110550120402.htm

5.3 summary

Linux can support multiple network devices. The device names are numbered and begin at zero
and count upwards. You need to have a supported USB hub in your PC, and have the kernel
module installed for it.

5.4 keyword

File: /etc/hosts: locally resolve node names to IP addresses

5.5 self assessment

Fill in the blanks:

1. Linux can support multiple network devices. The device names are numbered and begin at
...................... and count upwards.
2. ...................... file is used to list hosts to be resolved locally.
3. If using DHCP client, this will automatically be sent to you by the ...................... and loaded
into this file as part of the DHCP protocol.

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