At 23:56 6/18/2002 -0500, you wrote: >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]
Clint! So are you saying that RASPPPOE is not even necessary for a DSL with Windows 2000 Pro? Or Windows98SE? You mean just create accounts and choose as the protocol PPPOE? What do you mean that the DSL needs a dialup number? I DO have a local dialup account free with the DSL. Aren't you supposed to tick the radio button "never dial this number" configuring an account for DSL? I'm a bit confused as to the additional things you said not the gist of the whole thing but the dialup part of it. Also do you or do you not have any familiarity with RASPPPOE or not? Ameritech will not support any protocol that is NOT Enternet 300, which I am adamant about not using. Why didn't you like Win2K Pro? I have found it to be the most stable OS next a Unix OS that I have ever used. 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 =====================================================
