On Wed, Sep 26, 2001 at 12:01:22PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> >> 9. Appendix: The Alcatel SpeedTouch USB ADSL Modem
> >
> >> See if that helps.
>
> When I tried the instructions in Appendix 9 a couple of weeks ago,
> it was the same old story: missing files.
Like what files? Sounds like useful information. I would only try this
against raw source too. Not Redhat supplied stuff, which is probably
heavily patched already, and may conflict.
> >Tip of the day: Go to ebay, get an Alcatel SpeedTouch Home
> >>ethernet for < $100. Unless, you are comfortable and
> >>>knowledgeable with patching kernel sources and pppd, you >will
> >>>spend that much in time and frustration getting the >USB to work.
> >>>It is also less stable. But can be done!
>
> Let me be sure you mean what I think. Are you saying that if I get
> the home ethernet I won't have to do any kernel patching, and that
> the result will be more stable? If so, that's for me. I have wasted
> days on this!
Exactly! The only requirement is a supported/working ethernet NIC.
Most are supported, but there is always a chance you might have to
play with this.
Bellsouth sells that modem for $125 IIRC, if you don't want to go the
ebay route, and want to make sure it is pre-configured. You'll need
rp-pppoe or some PPPoE client too. Pretty easy to set up though. No
patching! Bundled with Redhat, or http://roaringpenguin.com.
--
Hal Burgiss
"I will not send a two million dollar missile at a ten dollar tent,
just to hit a camel in the butt". GW Bush
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