>Kevin: > I think this is the case. Wouldn't the PPPoE software login >automatically the way Remote Access does on a dial up?
It's possible that the MSN DSL needs PPPoE software to work, like my Ameritech DSL does, but the PPPoE software will autologin for you. It's also possible that the MSN DSL isn't actually an internet connection, but a connection to the Microsoft Network, which has access to the internet, but isn't really the internet, in the way that AOL connections used to be connections to AOL's network, thru which one could get *to* the internet, but one wasn't actually connected to the internet. If that's the case, then you'll have to run whatever software they give you to provide OpenTransport with a MSN stack, and that sounds yucky. Call their tech support line and ask how the connection works, whether it's PPPoE or something else. While you're at it, ask if they packet filter your connection in any way, and if there are restrictions on being able to have a server (such as a web or mail server) on your DSL. -Tyler -- 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! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
