Will I have problems with adsl?

Braveheart1980 · 02-04-2004, 05:22 PM

I alwayes used dial up connections to connect to the internet. I am now looking forward to use dsl . Will i have any problems connecting 2 the internet through my mandrake linux 9.2 ? I may buy this adsl modem : http://www.allieddata.com/asp/produc...&productid=123

Any common problems or how to's ?

XavierP · 02-04-2004, 05:24 PM

IMO, you would be better off getting a modem with an ethernet connection. They are easier to set up and don't require drivers. Also it is easier for you if you decide to set up a home network.

Braveheart1980 · 02-04-2004, 05:32 PM

Hmm. I haven't ever - ever connected anything through my ethernt card . Is it easy or what? The modem i mentioned says in it's datasheet : Linux : Limited RFC1483 routed . What does it mean ?

XavierP · 02-04-2004, 05:35 PM

As long as your ethernet card is detected and installed by your distribution, it is very easy. It is simply a matter of connecting the 2 together.

Braveheart1980 · 02-04-2004, 05:49 PM

So it's that easy!!! Damn windows with %&%#$@&^%$*^@#$ drivers and stuff!!!

Braveheart1980 · 02-05-2004, 06:38 PM

I have done a little research and i found this

To be 100% sure dsl will work with my linux i have 2 buy a PPPoE (PPP over ethernet) with routing and not bridging ( I've read that bridging is somehow supported if i recompile the kernel which i am not ready to do).

Is ithis correct?

I am also looking at this modems too : http://www.intranet.gr/en/products/t...equip/adsl.htm (i am interested in jetspeed 500 one of course!)

Braveheart1980 · 03-12-2004, 07:50 PM

Anyone?