I haven't tried PPOE on anything, but...
>Test # 2 - Efficient Networks Speedstream Cable/DSL Router > >- PPPoE Login worked fine >- Internet access didn't work that great because the router > wouldn't accept the subnet mask I gave it for it's WAN > interface of 255.255.255.255. It automatically assumed > 255.0.0.0 because it was a 65.x.x.x address. > (now I know why these were only $12 at Fry's...) I've got 2 of these single-port routers out there. They've worked flawlessly for me. ..'Course, I've got them set as static, so I don't know if that has nything to do with it. I used the rebate on mine and got it for ...$3??? something weird like that. OfficeMax has DLink 604 routers on sale for $19 ($29 with $10 rebate). I'm picking up 10 of them. > >Test # 3 - SMC Barricade Cable/DSL Router > >- unsuccessful. This unit I think is also fried, but when > a manufacturer wants you to use a paperclip and hold it > on pins 4 and 9 for up to 30 seconds to reset the device, > you are probably better off without it. Got one of these for a client that needed dialup fail-over. Works like a champ. Tim Foster www.AledoBroadBand.com Aledo's only high-speed ISP The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
