Thank you Adrian for the information. I do not know if static IP setup is simple yet, as some ISPs give you static IP but you need to get them via DHCP so you still have to run some kind of DHCP client.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Stovall, Adrian M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "M Lu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 9:01 AM Subject: RE: [leaf-user] Anyone using SBC Yahoo DSL? > -----Original Message----- > From: M Lu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 10:45 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [leaf-user] Anyone using SBC Yahoo DSL? > > > Hi, > > A friend of mine in Chicago would like to subscribe to SBC > Yahoo DSL package, which gives him 5 static IP, for about $70 > a month. From their Web site regarding the equipment > (http://www.sbcdslstore.com/default.asp?> refDomain=www05), > they say that they are selling some > additional, stand-alone network components and accessories to > enhance the DSL connection. And they also say that the SBC > DSL Internet access service includes basic equipment needed > to get started. > > Also according to the site, Linux is compatible but not supported. > > If anyone uses SBC Yahoo can let me know if he has to buy any > other equipment for the 5 static IP package or can I just > help him to use Bering directly with the basic equipment > included in the package? > > Thank you. > All of the equipment on that entry page is standard gear for an SBC DSL install (NIC, DSL modem, and filters). The stuff on the linked pages is more sophisticated hardware that includes mini firewalls/routers/etc, he doesn't need it, if you can install a bering box. Static IP's should be a simple setup...no PPPoE cr@p to fuss with. ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.NET email is sponsored by: Geek Gift Procrastinating? Get the perfect geek gift now! Before the Holidays pass you by. T H I N K G E E K . C O M http://www.thinkgeek.com/sf/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ leaf-user mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/leaf-user SR FAQ: http://leaf-project.org/pub/doc/docmanager/docid_1891.html
