On Mon, 7 Oct 2002, Boulgakov Andrei wrote:
> Hi!
> What is the way to connect Linux to Inet by Kvalim? Is it the same as ADSL?
Naturally, you will get a cable modem which will let you be connected via
a USB slot or via a network card. The USB way is problematic and not
recommended in general. Not only that the support in Linux (for USB cable
modems) is still in its underpants (some good modules exist only in
Mandrake 9.0, and probably in Redhat 8.0 as well, but on the last one I
didn't check. anyway correct me if I am wrong), but it is not recommnded
since it's a direct resources consumer, and if you attach to your USB slot
another device (such as a printer, a scanner and a like), it will start
working even worse (some hickups may occur, priorities problems with
your modem and the rest of the devices and more). The more recommneded way
is via a network card, which your cable modem is plugged into, and you are
done (the only thing that needs to be recognized this way, is the network
card, and there's almost no chance that it won't be so. This way, your
cable modem plays only as a matchmaker between your netword card and the
packets, and the signals that you get from the cable line).
> What should be installed/configured?
In general - not too much. If you attach it to a network card, then you
don't need to touch the cable modem at all. If you insist on a USB, go for
the right modules (ofcourse), and good luck.
> Can small home network be connected?
Ofcourse
> Will my Web server be visible to the World?
Ofcourse.. once you connect it in the right way, you've got full network
abilities at home.
Highly recommended - don't touch the cable modem settings :) You would
really not want to change settings such as frequencies, etc. (unless you
really know what you're doing, ofcourse).
Best regards,
Adir.
>
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