ADSL usb modems

[Graeme Nichols]

On Sat, 2004-05-01 at 01:40, Chris Hewitt wrote:
> Graeme Nichols wrote:
> 
> >On Tue, 2004-04-27 at 02:32, Rick Stevens wrote:
> >
> ><snip>
> >
> >>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.

Hello Chris, thank you for the info. Your advice seems sound so I
finished up getting a Billion BIPAC 5100 ADSL Modem/Router and a Dolphin
nic. See the reply of mine to Rick.

-- 

Kind regards,

Graeme Nichols

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