Ethernet Router

sgarci · 07-05-2006, 12:22 PM

Hello There,

I'd like to know what is the most compatible ethernet router with an in-built ADSL modem for RedHat9.

Can you please recommend a device / manufacturer

Many thanks in advance to all.

Slim

acid_kewpie · 07-05-2006, 01:11 PM

if you are connecting over ethernet then there is no such thing as a "compatible" router... it's just ethernet.

sgarci · 07-05-2006, 01:30 PM

Hi acid_kewpie,

Thanks for your advice. I am connecting from home using my ISP. Any recommendations?

Cheers

acid_kewpie · 07-05-2006, 02:11 PM

no, i don't even know what country you live in... anything from a computer shop that authenticates with your ISP correctly will be fine i'm sure.

osor · 07-05-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acid_kewpie

if you are connecting over ethernet then there is no such thing as a "compatible" router... it's just ethernet.

Well, some of the older `Home Routers' were configured by a built-in webserver, which only worked with IE. Nowadays, I don't think this is happening. Even if it were, you can probably configure with telnet or snmp.

sgarci · 07-06-2006, 06:17 AM

Hi acid_kewpie or wahatever you name is,

If you don't a proper answer please do not post any replies.

Thanks

acid_kewpie · 07-06-2006, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgarci

Hi acid_kewpie or wahatever you name is,

If you don't a proper answer please do not post any replies.

Thanks

where is an improper reply?? i don't see any. i can say to you that the Linksys WRT54G is a good broadband router if you want, but anything would probably do the job just fine. and i *still* don't know what country you are in...

sgarci · 07-06-2006, 06:40 AM

Hi Chris,

I live in London, UK. Sorry for the improper reply.

All I need is an ADSL modem to connect to the internet through my ISP. I used to have a BT voyager but it's a nightmare trying to configure it on RedHat9.

I don't want to have a wireless router. Can you recommend a wired router which acts as an ADSL modem from LinkSys.

Thanks

acid_kewpie · 07-06-2006, 07:11 AM

i have Voyagers left right and centre as i work with them all day, and have a bunch at home. These little guys are really good (i've used the 205, 210, 220v, 240 and 2110) (and actually run linux btw. - just telnet to 192.168.1.1 and run "sh" for a limited busybox linux shell.) just plug it in on ethernet (NOT USB) and go to http://192.168.1.1 and configure away. there is absolutely no need to use the accompanying CD's at any stage ever. they are good little guys.

JaseP · 07-06-2006, 08:54 AM

As far as "most compatible" I guess it has to do with what you want to accomplish. If you want to hack your (wireless) router, I'd try the Linksys routers with embeded Linux (used to be all of them, but now they have some with other firmware...). There are tools avaialble to flash your Linksys router with a modified version of Linux and extend it's capabilities (and void your waranty in the process).

Otherwise, a router is a router is a router... as long as it's setup tools allow you to access a web-based internal setup utility, then it is compatible with Linux. WiFi PCMCIA cards on the other hand... well, that's a different story.