In 17.04 I could create DSL Connections in the network settings. In 17.10 the option is not available anymore. How can I create a DSL connection?
Asked
Active
Viewed 1.9k times
3 Answers
17
You can create a DSL connection using command line interface to network manager.
Solution:
- Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T
- Type
nmcli con edit type pppoe con-name "My DSL"it will drop you into an interactive prompt. set pppoe.username ISPUsername(obviously you should replaceISPUsernamewith the username given by your ISP)savequit- Now you are be able to edit other configuration in
Settings>Networkand it will now look like this:
- After pressing
you will be able to edit the connection :)
for further configuration. See this answer for an example session.
As to the graphical interface lacking the option: most likely some packaging issue. I highly recommend to report a bug to launchpad. As I am unsure what would be the correct package, it is my considered opinion you choose network manager. (If there's a better place, maintainers will figure out who to reassign to.)
-
3I wasn't able to save without giving the username. I needed to use `set pppoe.username [username]` then `save` and at last `quit`. you can add these commands in you answer so that it becomes easier for the readers to find what to do. – Sharif Minhazul Islam Nov 19 '17 at 17:43
-
An edit and a **+1**! – Fabby Sep 05 '18 at 16:07
-
Hi-Angel, thanks, man, you saved my day. It works for 18.04 too. – Serge P Oct 06 '18 at 12:24
4
The UI options for PPPoE and thus DSL connections were removed from the “standard” network connection configuration panel of GNOME.
To access the full range of options formerly available use the Network Connections application (nm-connection-editor) and refer to How do I set up a PPPoE connection?
David Foerster
- 35,754
- 55
- 92
- 145
-
IMO, this ought to be the accepted answer - it's far easier than the currently accepted answer – ec2011 Jun 16 '19 at 00:57
