Re: [expert] PPPoE and DSL
You may want to try the "roaring penguin" PPPoE client software: http://www.roaringpenguin.com/pppoe.html I used it to get my brother in law connected to Pac Bell DSL. It is pretty easy to install and even comes with firewall scripts to get IP Masq working (as long as your kernel supports it). Chris "james.fogg" wrote: > > I might be ready to hang myself. > > I live in a rural area of Pennsylvania, USA. I have a "mom and pop" phone > company/isp that cannot even spell ISDN. I was shocked when they announced > ADSL for my area (I even live within the 2.5 mile radius from my POP as > required). I thought my unreliable and s-l-o-w (24000 baud) ISP connection > blues were finally over. I was disappointed (but not surprised) to learn > that my telco/isp does something weird to make it difficult for me. They > require the use of PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). I think they are using it for > radius authentication through PPP-PAP (at least they do this for dial-up > accounts). > > I use a Mandrake 6.1 box for ppp dial on demand and simple firewall > services. I was hoping I could just add a second NIC and interface it with > my DSL router, but I guess it isn't that simple. Is there a PPPoE solution > (the simpler the better, RPM's appreciated) for Linux/Mandrake?
Re: [expert] PPPoE and DSL
PPPoE is supported with Mandrake 7.1, the RPM should also work with the previous versions. http://rpmfind.net/linux/Mandrake/7.1/Mandrake/RPMS/rp-pppoe-1.7-1mdk.i586.rpm Jean-Michel Dault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 19 Jun 2000, james.fogg wrote: > Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 13:10:38 -0400 > From: james.fogg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [expert] PPPoE and DSL > > I might be ready to hang myself. > > I live in a rural area of Pennsylvania, USA. I have a "mom and pop" phone > company/isp that cannot even spell ISDN. I was shocked when they announced > ADSL for my area (I even live within the 2.5 mile radius from my POP as > required). I thought my unreliable and s-l-o-w (24000 baud) ISP connection > blues were finally over. I was disappointed (but not surprised) to learn > that my telco/isp does something weird to make it difficult for me. They > require the use of PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). I think they are using it for > radius authentication through PPP-PAP (at least they do this for dial-up > accounts). > > I use a Mandrake 6.1 box for ppp dial on demand and simple firewall > services. I was hoping I could just add a second NIC and interface it with > my DSL router, but I guess it isn't that simple. Is there a PPPoE solution > (the simpler the better, RPM's appreciated) for Linux/Mandrake? >
RE: [expert] PPPoE and DSL
PPPoE is in LM 7.1. I haven't used it thought. Bill > -Original Message- > From: james.fogg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 1:11 PM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: [expert] PPPoE and DSL > > > I might be ready to hang myself. > > I live in a rural area of Pennsylvania, USA. I have a "mom > and pop" phone > company/isp that cannot even spell ISDN. I was shocked when > they announced > ADSL for my area (I even live within the 2.5 mile radius from > my POP as > required). I thought my unreliable and s-l-o-w (24000 baud) > ISP connection > blues were finally over. I was disappointed (but not > surprised) to learn > that my telco/isp does something weird to make it difficult > for me. They > require the use of PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). I think they > are using it for > radius authentication through PPP-PAP (at least they do this > for dial-up > accounts). > > I use a Mandrake 6.1 box for ppp dial on demand and simple firewall > services. I was hoping I could just add a second NIC and > interface it with > my DSL router, but I guess it isn't that simple. Is there a > PPPoE solution > (the simpler the better, RPM's appreciated) for Linux/Mandrake? > >
Re: [expert] PPPoE and DSL
I'm not sure which router you have, however I've heard the Netgear supports PPPoE rather well. You might also want to check out the Netopia 7100/7200 (depends on the DSLAM your provider is using) as it provides a more complete solution including firewall, VPN, and some other "cool" stuff that the big boys would charge plenty for. > I might be ready to hang myself. > - This message was sent using MI-Webmail. No matter where you are, never lose touch. Get your Email using MI-Webmail. http://www.monmouth.com/
Re: [expert] PPPoE and DSL
Sure. http://64.28.67.35/search.php3?query=pppoe "james.fogg" wrote: > I might be ready to hang myself. > > I live in a rural area of Pennsylvania, USA. I have a "mom and pop" phone > company/isp that cannot even spell ISDN. I was shocked when they announced > ADSL for my area (I even live within the 2.5 mile radius from my POP as > required). I thought my unreliable and s-l-o-w (24000 baud) ISP connection > blues were finally over. I was disappointed (but not surprised) to learn > that my telco/isp does something weird to make it difficult for me. They > require the use of PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). I think they are using it for > radius authentication through PPP-PAP (at least they do this for dial-up > accounts). > > I use a Mandrake 6.1 box for ppp dial on demand and simple firewall > services. I was hoping I could just add a second NIC and interface it with > my DSL router, but I guess it isn't that simple. Is there a PPPoE solution > (the simpler the better, RPM's appreciated) for Linux/Mandrake?
