Here is a link on how to set up Setiathome as a service, you could try using the software the runs your DSL PPPoE dailer and see it if works.
http://www.topcatcomputing.com/articles/displayarticle.asp?docid=14 I have successfully used this for setiathome, I have no idea if it would work with something like a dialer. Obviously all seti references would have to adapted to your situation. Phil Reynolds said: > On Sun, Nov 16, 2003 at 09:56:34AM -0600, Joe Kexel wrote: >> Do you mean the host machine has only the DSL modem and must wait until >> login to complete the connect? You want to be able to have the PC be >> turned on and then be ready, without having any login, correct? > > Yes, that is correct. > >> You can get a DSL Firewall/Router which can keep the connection up and >> provide the benefits of a firewall, NAT and port forwarding. The router >> does the PPPoE login, so the connection should be ready all the time. As >> long as you have static IPs on the LAN and the correct port forwarding, >> you can then access the machine anytime its on. >> >> I suggest getting the router for all my clients, even with a single PC. >> They are inexpensive and provide additional security, and requires >> nothing >> of the host system other than TCP/IP. Do not forget to use tell Windows >> that your Internet is now provided by a LAN, not dialup. Use the >> AuthHosts >> option to offer some sanity to who can connect, if you have a static IP. > > That sounds fair enough but I would rather do without it being ready > without a login than needlessly encumber the user's setup with an > "extra" piece of hardware. > > -- > Phil Reynolds (new PGP key as of 01/05/2003) > o ____ mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > |L_ \ / Web: http://www.tinsleyviaduct.com/phil/ > (_)- \/ Waltham 67, Emley Moor 69, Droitwich 79, Windows 95 > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To remove yourself from the list visit: > http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
