[newbie] modem problem (still!)

[Rosemary McGillicuddy]

Well - I went a bought an external hardware modem which says it is linux 
compatible.  I have attempted to install several times over but get this 
message each time, when I test.  "The system doesn't seem to be 
connected to the Internet".  All the cables, power etc seem to be in place.

There was no prompt to install a driver, and I see there isn't one on 
the CD.  Hmm I wonder if I have to get the driver elsewhere?

The config wizard selected automatic IP parameters and DNS parameters.  
Should I change this?

I also changed BIOS PlugNPlay setting PCI IDE busmaster to 'enabled'.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rosemary

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