[Cialug] Re: DSL and Linux

["E Cameron" <edwardc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Efficient networks does have Linux products.  Check out
www.efficient.com/products/
Avoid USB dsl modems with Linux and use those which connect to the ethernet
card.
Of the list provided by Iowatelecom of recommended dsl modems, it would pay
you greatly to go to each company's web site and read the product info
blurb, and even send an e-mail to that company's technical support
department and ask if they now if it will work under Linux.  Suffice it to
say, when I had AT&T cable service, I didn't ask if the cable modem would
work under Linux - I asked if the cable modem was external and would connect
to an ethernet card.  Most USB dsl modems require some kind of driver under
Windows - those won't work with Linux unless the company states Linux in the
System requirements of the product.  The 3Com duallink modem, and others of
the same type, should be avoided simply because the modem has to be
configured for either USB, or ethernet - at this time I am not aware that
simply plugging it in to an ethernet card will force the modem to use just
ethernet.  Other types of dsl modems to avoid are those labeled as dsl
routers - ones with a 4port hub as part of the unit.  The 3Com 840 does have
switches on the back to force predetermined modes such as Bridged mode and
it has a web based GUI configuration.  I have not tested this model out on
Linux yet but hope to do so in the near future.  This type of dsl unit will
do NAT and has a dhcp server included.  Just a couple of things you don't
actually need with Linux.  If you need future help, I can provide it in the
way of product information - just pick whatever dsl modem you decide on and
ask me about it. I work in tech support for Iowatelecom

ed


----- Original Message -----
From: "Arne Quanbeck" <quanbeck@usa.net>
To: <lug@cialug.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 2:45 AM
Subject: [Cialug] DSL and Linux


> ADSL service is going to be available soon in Newton.
> These modems are supported by Iowa Telecom.
> (USB)
> Broadxent, Model # DE7410
> CIS, Model # AD15USE (Win 98 or newer-Only)
> Efficient, Model # 4060
> (PCI)
> CIS, Model # AD80PSI (Win 95, 98, 98SE OR NT4.0)
> Efficient, Model # 3020
> Do any of these modems work well with Linux or should I look at something
> else? I am running Mandrake 7.2.
> Arne Quanbeck
>
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