>
> I have a G-net BB0050, and I'm not happy with it at all. I frequently
> have to power cycle it in order to get my connection working after an
> outage. I think my next modem will be an Alcatel ..
I have the same problem where my connection goes down. I have to reset it.
I have found a solutio
On Thu, 2003-08-07 at 12:38, David Banning wrote:
> I am looking at buying a dsl modem used but I am not aware of
> the differences from one to the next. I am using a G-net which seems
> to work fine, and I used a Nortel Networks one when I was with another
> DSL supplier.
>
> Is the operation of
It all depends on the provider - the tech they use - for instance, we use
MVL for sdsl, whereas verizon uses something else for adsl.
On Thu, 7 Aug 2003, David Banning wrote:
> I am looking at buying a dsl modem used but I am not aware of
> the differences from one to the next. I am using a G-n
> as a router.
>
> Some modems don't do bridge PPPoA. Ask to your supplier
> if yours does.
>
> We have worked with modems Alcatel and DLink perfectly.
> The 3Com seems to be a good modem, too.
I guess what I'm really wondering is, if my existing connection
is PPPoE using a Gnet BB0040, then wha
I am looking at buying a dsl modem used but I am not aware of
the differences from one to the next. I am using a G-net which seems
to work fine, and I used a Nortel Networks one when I was with another
DSL supplier.
Is the operation of most DSL modems the same, and if so, can a
specific DSL modem
No.
At first you need to know the type of your connection (PPPoA or PPPoE).
If you want the FreeBSD box hold the public IP, you'll need
configure the ADSL modem as a bridge, otherwise, configure
as a router.
Some modems don't do bridge PPPoA. Ask to your supplier
if yours does.
We have worked w
David Banning wrote:
I am looking at buying a dsl modem used but I am not aware of
the differences from one to the next. I am using a G-net which seems
to work fine, and I used a Nortel Networks one when I was with another
DSL supplier.
Is the operation of most DSL modems the same, and if so,
David,
> I guess what I'm really wondering is, if my existing connection
> is PPPoE using a Gnet BB0040, then what modems would be compatible,
> or alternatively what question would I ask the reseller in terms
> of protocol?
I thing you shouldn't have problem with PPPoE connections
because allmos
