Amos Shapira wrote:
Since this became a discussion of broadband modems - I got an OK from
my workplace to buy the Telstra Turbo USB pre-paid modem (currently
costs $149) but so far Google, whirlpool and ubuntuforums failed to
provide a positive answer about the hardware compatibility to linux
(Ubuntu 9.10).
Can anyone here have positive experience with this moddem?
No, I can not. :)
You're better off buying their network gateway for $399, which is the
BigPond "Elite" network gateway on this page:
http://www.bigpond.com/internet/plans/wireless/wireless_devices/
It works flawlessly, and since it has an internal wifi gateway and 4
port switch it doesn't require any configuration with Linux. I use mine
on the boat with a 12v lead in from the house batteries but I've also
run it while travelling off a 12v plug pack powered by a 7Ah sealed
battery of a reasonably common type (Jaycar will have them).
Bigpond are the biggest wunch(*) on the planet, so you have to be aware.
One issue is that although all of their devices are essentially
compatible, your internet plan is tied to the device so if you get one
of their plug in modems and decide later you want the gateway, you have
to cancel (and pay out) your old plan and buy a new plan. No other
internet provider makes you do this -- e.g. iinet don't make you cancel
your plan if you buy a new ADSL modem.
(*) -- collective term for a group of bankers.
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Del
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http://www.babel.com.au/
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