Re: ADSL modem advice

2002-12-16 Thread mnna4
Karl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Hetz Ben Hamo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Linux-IL mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 2:41 AM Subject: Re: ADSL modem advice On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 12:18:35AM +0200, Hetz Ben Hamo wrote: Alternativly - if you willing to have a small risk - you

[OFFTOPIC] ADSL modem advice

2002-12-15 Thread Omer Zak
While this question does not pertain specifically to Linux, I feel that it has the nature of request-for-help rather than a philosophical one. So I don't feel that it would be suitable for Hackers-IL. I am planning to upgrade my Internet connection from ISDN to ADSL. I noticed that Bezeq now

Re: [OFFTOPIC] ADSL modem advice

2002-12-15 Thread Hetz Ben Hamo
On Monday 16 December 2002 00:25, Omer Zak wrote: While this question does not pertain specifically to Linux, I feel that it has the nature of request-for-help rather than a philosophical one. So I don't feel that it would be suitable for Hackers-IL. It might be a good suggestion for everyone

Re: [OFFTOPIC] ADSL modem advice

2002-12-15 Thread Shaul Karl
On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 12:25:52AM +0200, Omer Zak wrote: While this question does not pertain specifically to Linux, I feel that it has the nature of request-for-help rather than a philosophical one. So I don't feel that it would be suitable for Hackers-IL. I agree. I am planning to

Re: ADSL modem advice

2002-12-15 Thread Shaul Karl
On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 12:18:35AM +0200, Hetz Ben Hamo wrote: Alternativly - if you willing to have a small risk - you can buy them very cheaply at eBay - most of the time you won't need to replace the firmware. URL:

Re: ADSL modem advice

2002-12-15 Thread Hetz Ben Hamo
Does replacing the firmware means downloading a file and loading it to the modem similar to the way you upgrade a bios or is it more complicated and might necessitates you to open the box? What details does one need in order to be able to determine in advance whether replacing the

Re: [OFFTOPIC] ADSL modem advice

2002-12-15 Thread Dani Arbel
Hi! Generaly I recommand using Bezeq leased modem. When leasing the modem from Bezeq whenever you have a malfunction it is their problem. Take into account that the modems are prone to thunders, power spikes etc. I already had 2 of them burnet out within 2 years ( two different installations).