Re: Using DSL connection.
Fu-Dong Chiou wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to use Verizon DSL modem from Linux. I
> have this modem connected to a 3Com ethernet hub, which connects to 3
> machines. Verizon DSL has software for PC and Mac, and both work. Each
> machine would get its own IP address. Not sure if this should be the
> case, or Verizon just doesn't block a second (and beyond) machine to get
> connected at the same time and get an additional IP address. In any
> case, there is no software provided for Linux. I tried to set
> up the network configuration the way I did on the PC, but obviously it
> didn't work out. I was wondering if there is a way to use the DSL
> connection, or I am stuck with a modem? Thanks!
>
Do you use WinPoet on the Windows PC? You probably need pppoe from
Roaring Penguin. I would just recommend the Debian pppoe package, but
it doesn't have all the scripts you'll want, last I looked.
What I did was install the Debian pppoe package, then install the pppoe
tarball from Roaring Penguin.
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