Contrary to some belief, Enternet 300 is rarely needed. It's best NOT to use any software with DSL connections, and it is usually not needed. It can also slow down the connection and your PC (and suck up RAM and resources) since it will be running in the BG all the time. During the BRIEF period I tried win2k, I needed no software with it, (still using win98). I have a DSL (external Ethernet Alcatel SpeedTouch Home and PPPOE) via BellSouth and they will even tell you Enternet 300 or similar is needed, and it is not. Now *you* MIGHT have to use software, that would be dependent upon your ISP, but it is rare that one MUST use it. First when you get it, try it without any software. Just use the same area in the DUN area and enter your new user, pass, "dial up number" (still have to use one with DSL, although it's not a "phone number" and you never have to dial it, it's a string that must be entered). I don't even need to use any software for networking and sharing the DSL line between several PC's (I use a "gateway router", DI-704).
Since I cannot speak for Ameritech, www.dslreports.com is a GREAT place for ALL DSL info. Look for your ISP and go to the forums and ask away. Those areas are full of experts. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/ilec,am DO NOT go with a USB modem, they are usually slower and cannot be networked like an Ethernet DSL. Since the one you're getting is not, that's good. I first used the Efficient Networks 4060 (USB) and hated it. Then went with an internal 3com PCI, and loved it, but couldn't network with it, so I then got the Alcatel. Regardless of which DSL you use, you must tweak it for best results. I THINK with win2k you will NOT need any tweaking, or very little since it's MTU and RWIN is pretty much optimally set already......BUT, I DID try some tweaking with win2k during the week I used it and it QUADRUPLED the speed, so even though the DSL performance with win2k is much better than win98, you can still improve upon it (win2k) immensely. Dr.TCP is the easiest program to use, it's a free download (see links at DSLreports) and is basically a GUI for all the registry settings for your modem's performance. -Clint God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com � http://Computer-Hardware-Sales-Consumer-Electronics-Sales.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Aronson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PCWorks mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 6:31 PM Subject: PCWorks: RASPPPOE for DSL connection Hello Listers! I had such an overwhelming response to my post the other day about the Win2K Pro ERD that I thought I would prevail upon all you DSLers, especially those who have SBC Ameritech to ask the question; who uses RASPPPOE instead of the Enternet 300 or other connection software? Whomever does please contact me off-line as to the effectiveness of this free protocol download. I am having a DSL connected Saturday morning and would rather use the RASPPPOE than the Enternet 300 as it is supposed to be more stable and therefore less buggy. So I repeat, all those who meet that criteria please contact me and give me your opinions pro or con as well as a narrative regarding the connection initially and the trouble or not you had faced. Also if any of you were provided the Efficient Networks "Speed Stream 5360 Ethernet ADSL Modem" I would appreciate a short opinion as to how you like or disliked it. Thank you in advance, Barry ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
