DSL and Linux questions...

[Steve]

One thing to watch out for when using PBI is that they may not give a static
IP address, and they use PPPoE, because of  PPPoE you will be forced to
login to their servers when you want to use the DSL, and I believe each time
you log in you will get a new IP address.

I would recomend Sonic.net (www.sonic.net/sales/dsl/pacbell for info) for
DSL.  That don't use PPPoE and they give you a static IP address.  They will
also give you 4 bridged IP addresses for free.

I've run linux on my DSL for about 2 years now, and its simple, you set it
up just like you would set up a normal ethernet tcp/ip network.  You get a
netmask, and IP and a gateway from sonic, plug them into the proper config
files and bam! your done.  Runs sweet.

-Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Stagnoli" <chesslover at softcom.net>
To: <talk at nblug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 7:32 PM
Subject: DSL and Linux questions...


> Greetings!
>
> I have decided to jump on the broadband wagon and get a DSL line from
> PacBell. Their website reports that the service is compatible with Linux,
> but Linux is not supported.
>
> My question is how hard is it to set-up DSL with PacBell and get Linux to
> talk to the DSL modem. Any ideas, war stories, etc?  Also is there another
> DSL provider you would suggest that is cheaper that covers this area?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Stagnoli
>
>
>