Proceed with this step if you want to configure a PPTP connection. For PPPoE connections, this step does not apply.
- To create a new network connection, click (Create a new item) in the item list bar. The Network Connection dialog opens. It allows you to configure a network connection.
- Enter a name for your network connection in the Name field.
- From the Interface drop-down list, select eth0.
- From the Type drop-down list, select the Static menu item.
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Enter the IP address and the subnet mask for the network connection in the IP Addresses field.
Note: This IP address is the client/NIC IP address you received from your provider.
- Click on the right to add your entry to the list of IP addresses.
- Click Create. The Network Connection dialog closes. The new interface is added to the list of available network connections in the item list bar.