Need help with Connecting to Bellsouth DSL with Linux

I'm new to Linux (like everyone else).

I have a Linksys router connected to a Bellsouth (Westell) DSL modem. I have
Linux installed on one computer in my network, but I can't figure out how to
connect it to the internet. I've played with the YAST (SuSE Linux) system
configuration over & over, but to no avail!

Bellsouth nor Linksys give tech support of any kind regarding Linux.
Bellsouth is not listed on the ISP list of providers under "DSL's" when trying
to configure the DSL modem.

Any body got any suggestions?
PS, I'm not a programmer, so please use simple explanations.

(E-Mail Removed) (Customeyecare) wrote:
>I'm new to Linux (like everyone else).
>
>I have a Linksys router connected to a Bellsouth (Westell) DSL modem. I have
>Linux installed on one computer in my network, but I can't figure out how to
>connect it to the internet. I've played with the YAST (SuSE Linux) system
>configuration over & over, but to no avail!

The westell should connect to the wan port of your router. Your router should
be set to receive it's WAN config via DHCP.
Your router should also be set up as a DHCP server.
Your linux box should be set for eth0 to receive it's config via DHCP.
I'm not sure how much YAST will do for you but you might need to set your
gateway as your router's IP address and your DNS addresses as 205.152.135.254
and 205.152.0.5, though these might be different for you.

If you connect a PC direct to your westell you should be able to use the
browser to connect to it on 192.168.1.254 and there you should get your DNS
addresses.

Bellsouth & the westell in my experience do not require PPoE or any of that
stuff. It acts as a DHCP server and your PC/Router need to act as DHCP clients.