How to connect to the Internet (DSL) automatically at startup?

Question

I also have to enter a password to connect. Not the root password, but a password I created for the DSL connection when installing Ubuntu.

So I would like to get rid of the password and connect automatically at startup.

Answer 1

I suggest you use pppoeconf.

Press Ctrl+Alt+T or go to Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal. Run:

sudo pppoeconf

Set the username and password.

Now to connect, run this pon command in the terminal:

sudo pon dsl-provider

To disconnect:

sudo poff

We really want it to connect automatically though, so edit /etc/rc.local by running:

gksu gedit /etc/rc.local

That opens the file in a text editor. Before the line that says exit 0, add these lines:

# For PPP auto-connect.
killall pppd
ifconfig eth0 up
pon dsl-provider

Save file and quit the text editor.

Now, reboot the system.

If you want to use Network Manager, see this articlepost:

• Fix DSL pppoe connection problem with Network Manager in Ubuntu 9.10

Answer 2

If you have it set up with a default account that bypasses the login screen then this is an issue with the keyring. You need to go to

System > Preferences > Passwords and Encryption Keys

You need to delete the Default Keyring and set the Login Keyring as default. I think it might require a restart for it to show up.