Switching routers

raylhm · 09-28-2006, 11:51 PM

I have a cable router (Dynex) that I have been using for a long time w/o any problem. So being curious I purchased a "Netgear RP614" and can't get it to work. The Dynex set up w/o any problems but the Netgear won't connect. I use Verizon DSL. I called Verizon tech to get the Gateway, Submask and pri and sec DNS numbers and was told they don't have them. Can I find these numbers on my working system, Suse 9.3 (re-installed Dynex)?

pheonix991 · 09-29-2006, 12:29 AM

Don't you have to like logon with DSL? I'm on cable, so, idk...

raylhm · 09-29-2006, 12:52 AM

Well, I may have at one time but I haven't been. I'm thinking that maybe whatever the other router sent to the computer will have to be removed but I don't have any idea on how to do that.

Galaxy_Stranger · 09-29-2006, 01:34 AM

DSL requires a PPOE login, which you might have in the Router setup. Look for PPPOE as a connection type. Of course, your DSL provider's modem may DOUBLE as a router - so you'll want to find that out, too.

Incidentally, Cable is not DSL or vice-versa. Cable internet access is obtained through the same cable you get TV from. DSL comes through your phone lines. Most, if not all, DSL services require a login using PPPOE client software. Cable providers generally make it much easier for the customer - they come and set it all up for you and there's never a login if you have any technical issues.

raylhm · 09-29-2006, 02:41 AM

Got it up and running. I installed it again, (just hooked it up), booted into Xandros and there it was. Thanks for the replies. It's some faster than the Dynex.

archtoad6 · 11-15-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy_Stranger

. . . Most, if not all, DSL services require a login using PPPOE client software. . . .

A good counter-example is HAL-PC's HALNet right here in Houston. No PPPOE, 3 IP's, & real Texans on the help line.

Galaxy_Stranger · 11-15-2006, 12:44 PM

Ah - what are the prices like?

archtoad6 · 11-16-2006, 05:47 AM

Current is $25 or $30 (I'm not sure), & they just got a new deal from AT&T/SWB & are talking about maybe $20, but I don't think that's firm yet. Send me e-mail w/ a phone # if you want to discuss it further, I think we're already treading on the edge of the rules here.

UhhMaybe · 05-20-2007, 06:00 PM

Linux has many benefits. Try..."ifconfig -a" and also "ifconfig". The output will specify what YOU need to know. If it doesn't, try..."lspci", "lsusb", "modprobe", "nmap", "lsmod", "route -n", and "dig".