--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], DJ Grafix & Design <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This method of Authentication is needed for all ADSL providers in Australia > as far as I'm aware.
Not entirely true. Highway 1 and iiNets "original" ADSL, and a few other use a different method called "Bridged" This method requires no authentication whatsoever. The customers static IP is "attached" to your phone number at the exchange level. The HUGE advantage of this is that there is no software involved what so ever (except in USB modems to drive the modem of course). This means less to things to break/configure, thus being more reliable. Eg, for a Dlink 300, or Alcatel Ethernet modem, all a user would have to do is plug it in, and enter the static IP, gateway and subnet provided by the ISP. That is it. Nothing else to do whatsoever. Just start browsing. Regards Trevor Lee Highway 1 Internet Solutions
