> I'd like someone who knows more to explain why it would matter. It
> seems to me that if the computer recognizes the DSL modem and you can
> put in the IP number in your TCP/IP settings that it shouldn't matter
> what version system you have. Does your provider give you some
> software to use? Is that why it needs to be compatible? I didn't get
> any special software with mine. Maybe that's why it doesn't matter.

Some DSL providers require that you log-in to their service using
PPPoE. MacPoET requires at least Mac OS 7.6 to run. VicomSoft sells
SurfDoubler, which is not only a PPPoE client but also an internet
connection sharing software too. Then there's SoftRouter, which is more
advanced than SurfDoubler. Lastly, there's EnterNet from NTS. Check out
the Macintosh PPPoE Clients Page <http://homepage.mac.com/brockgs/>.

Aside from PPPoE, how do other DSL services make their subscribers log in
(aside from just giving them 24/7 IPs)?

--------------------------------------
Gino LV. Ledesma
Ateneo Cervini-Eliazo Networks (ACENT)
email  :  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
web    :  http://cersa.admu.edu.ph/
phone  :  (63)(2) 426-6001 ext. 5925


-- 
PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and...

 Small Dog Electronics    http://www.smalldog.com  | Refurbished Drives |
 -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169   |  & CDRWs on Sale!  |

      Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html>

PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml>
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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/>

Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! 
<http://www.applelinks.com>

Reply via email to