This replies to queries from Daniel. I have been busy talking to Telstra
about this issue. More on that later in this message.
IP address: The address of the new modem is 192.168.1.1, a common one
and the same as the previous Telstra modem.
Firewall, subnets: I have no information on the modem's settings, nor
can I reconfigure it, at least not without instruction on how to gain
access to do so. It makes no sense to incorporate blocks of any kind.
Driver: OK, none required.
Ethernet connection: I have listed all the USB port info. When the modem
is connected to my PC using a USB port nothing show up. I have been
unable to see information on the ethernet single ethernet port on the PC.
Now back to Telstra. After lengthy discussion on line Telstra gave up
and advised that the modem cannot be wire-connected to my PC. They say
that it is a WiFi-only modem. I don't believe that but for the present I
must accept that as true and proceed with making my PC WiFi-enabled,
using a USB adaptor. I have a Realtek adaptor with aerial but Ubuntu
doesn't recognise it. Ubuntu website has some recommendations on
compatible adaptors, all with high price tags given what they are. I
have ordered (on line) two adaptors both alleged to be compatible with
Linux. One cost $2 (no antenna), the other cost $20 (with antenna
providing a little gain. I'm hoping that at least one of them works
plug-n-play as they claim. My home will therefore make Internet
connections via WiFi only, which should be OK.
That is the state of play. Thank you Daniel and others. No more
questions from me.
Geoffrey Combes
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