ADSL usb modems

[Chris Hewitt]

Graeme Nichols wrote:

>On Tue, 2004-04-27 at 02:32, Rick Stevens wrote:
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>>There are some ADSL modems that work fine with Linux and some that
>>don't, just as there are some winmodems that work and others that won't. 
>>Keep in mind that this is not just a Red Hat issue--it's a general Linux
>>issue with manufacturers not helping an open source solution.
>>
>
>Do you have the names of those usb ADSL modems that DO work with Linux,
>or point me in the right direction to find out?
>
>I am a bit disappointed to learn that there are not only 'gutless'
>dial-up modems out there but 'gutless' ADSL modems as well. The way
>things are going, the next time one buys a new car the engine and drive
>train will need to be supplied by the 'driver' :-)
>
If you don't mind spending a bit of money, you could look at getting a 
ethernet router/modem instead of a usb modem. The difference is that the 
router/modem does all the ADSL stuff for you and you simply talk to it 
from an ethernet card like any other computer on a new network. It also 
gives you a firewall with port forwarding, NAT etc. I bought the Alcatel 
SpeedTouch 510 ethernet router/modem (which has a web interface for 
setting up) and have been _very_ pleased with it.

HTH

Chris