[NTLUG:Discuss] SWBell DSL

Steve Egbert egbert at efficient.com
Wed Apr 19 12:47:42 CDT 2000


For the Linux community, the ONLY viable setup regarding DSL drops is to
use an EXTERNAL modem having Ethernet connection.

However, we here at Efficient Network are working rapidly to develop an
internal DSL PCI drivers to meet the demand.  I wish I can say when but
it is most likely within a quarter or two.

I strongly recommend that one asks for an external DSL modem when
placing your DSL drop order.


Steve

"Gorwood, Steve" wrote:

>
>
> I have this service and it works great under Windows but I
> haven't yet been able to get it working under linux.  Basically,
> they install an ethernet card into the pc which connects to an
> external dsl modem which (in turn) connnects to the phone line.
> You need to add filters to all of your normal phone jacks.  If you
> want to know more details about 'which' ethernet card and dsl modem,
> it will have to wait until I get home.
>
> Regards,
> Steven Gorwood
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Al Wyatt [mailto:amw at rocketmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 6:15 PM
> To: discuss at ntlug.org
> Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] SWBell DSL
>
> I'm considering signing up for SW Bell DSL service and
> wondered if anyone in NTLUG had experience with it.
> Of course their on-line information says you have to
> have Winblows or Mac to use it, but has anyone hooked
> up with SWBell DSL with Linux?  I couldn't find out
> exactly what kind of equipment they use.  They're
> offering a deal that sounds too good to pass up -
> $39.95/month with only a one year commitment and they
> give you (or loan you I guess) all the equipment.
>
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