> ---------- > From: Tom Opacki > Subject: DSL Service Questions > > Hello, > > I've been thinking of subscribing to a DSL service being offered by my > ISP. I've been with them for many years and the service has been great. > They do offer a self-install kit or professional installation, at an > added cost. > > My concern is that I would like to connect a G3 Lombard to the DSL > service and since the laptop has an internal modem, I'm not sure I can > even do this. > > Has anyone out there had experience with connecting a Powerbook with an > internal modem to DSL service? > The DSL or cable modem will connect to your Mac's ethernet port. It's very easy to setup yourself if you're given the necessary information. Most ISPs will include the DSL modem for free with a 1 year service contract. If not I'd look somewhere else.
> Lastly, since it might be desirable to have a firewall with the DSL > service, what might be some of the best types to use? Is this even a > necessity with a Mac computer? > You can get a wired router/firewall for about $30-50 these days and if you wanted to go wireless (which is what I did when I got a cable modem) then the router will run you about $50-$100 plus you'd have to get a wireless ethernet PCMCIA card for your Lombard. -tom roth -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
