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HOWTO: Internet access using SNS

What is SNS?

SNS or Simple Network Setup, a utility designed by BarryK, can be used to connect to the internet easily in PuppyLinux.

How to open up SNS?

Follow these steps to run SNS:

  1. Open up Menu > Setup > Internet connection manager.
  2. Click Wired or wireless LAN.

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  3. Click Simple Network Setup button.

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  4. This will open up SNS.

    5. What if SNS is not even listed in Internet Connection Wizard?

    SNS should probably be present on all puppies prior to Jammy64. But in case it is not present, then you should try reading HOWTO: Internet page for other available options for connecting to the internet.

How to connect to Wireless Network?

Follow these steps to connect to a wireless network using SNS:

  1. Open up SNS (Read how to open up SNS).
  2. Go to Interfaces tab in the SNS window (if not already opened in that tab).
  3. You would see names of interfaces and their types. There will be some buttons present at the bottom of the window having the names of the interfaces that were listed above. Click on the button with the name of such an interface, which is listed as wireless. Most probably, this will be wlan?, where ? is a number.

    If no wlan? interface is listed then your wireless is probably not recognized and you should request assistance on the Puppy Linux Forum.

    sns_wlan0.jpg
  4. A new window will open. Select the network which you want to connect to.
  5. Select the type of password encryption the network uses (most oftenly WPA).
  6. Enter the password and click Connect button.

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  7. You will now be prompted that you have been connected to your network. Now enjoy surfing on the internet!

How to connect to Wired (Ethernet) Network?

Follow these steps to connect to a wired network using SNS:

  1. Open up SNS (Read how to open up SNS).
  2. Go to Interfaces tab in the SNS window (if not already opened in that tab).
  3. You would see names of interfaces and their types. There will be some buttons present at the bottom of the window having the names of the interfaces that were listed above. Click on the button with the name of such an interface, which is listed as wired one. Most probably, this will be eth?, where ? is a number.

    If no eth? interface is listed then your ethernet is probably not recognized and you should request assistance on the Puppy Linux Forum.

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  4. You will now be prompted that you have been connected to your network. Now enjoy surfing on the internet!