My Reply intermingled in quote. On 08/10/2003 06:29 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
>This subject seems to come up occationally, but when I searched the >archives for "DSL" and "Verizon", nothing really appeared. Do they only >store the archives for so long? > >Anyhow, I just checked Verizon's webpage (I have been doing so about once >every six months) and found out that DSL is finally available on my phone >line. I also saw that the modem they provide uses ethernet instead of >USB. I'm in hog heaven now! But before I sign up, I've got one little >problem. My little SE/30. Not a problem, just a new challenge! >Can this machine still be used with DSL? If it matters, it has 20M of >RAM, a 1G HD, an Assante ethernet card and is running system 7.1 >(updated), with OT 1.1.2. I pretty much only use it on the internet to >check email (using Claris Emailer 1.1v3), but I would hate to have to >keep paying for dialup just to check my email. I'm asking here because >the system requirements that verizon lists obviously rule out my SE/30. >Actually, they make it confusing by saying you need OS X and powerPC >processor of at least 120Mhz. I've decide to ask here first, as if I call >them they are going to tell me I need OS X and that will be the end of >the discussion. I have an SE/30 that I connected through a router to the Fujitsu Speedport DSL modem provided by Verizon. However, I configured the router (Linksys) with Internet Explorer from a 6300. I think that if you are running Open Transport and can do TCP/IP, you should be able to enter the address, username and password that Verizon issues to you. >Does anyone here have an 030 machine running 7.1 hooked up to DSL? Not >that this would be a regular occurrance, but does iCab work on it? Claris >Emailer? I did give iCab a try, but "surfing" on an SE/30 is a less than satisfying experience. It can be done, but... Imagine trying to suck 55 gallons of thick milkshake through a soda straw. >Right now I've got three machines hooked up to a four port hub. If I hook >the modem to the hub, would it be possible for the three machines to use >DSL, or would I need a router of sorts? If I do need a router, will file >sharing between my three machines still work? You will need a router of some sort. Hardware routers (wired) are cheap and easy to set up. If your machines are all ethernet capable that file sharing works well. I have at least 4 Macs running all the time and share files quickly and easily. >I would appreciate any insight on these questions, either on or off list. >If anything I've asked is too far OT (there's been alot of that going >around lately), please respond offlist. > >Thanks in advance, -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
