John Aldrich wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Feb 2001, Charles Galpin wrote:
> > Hi Jerry
> >
> > I really can't offer any info on getting an internal to work under
> > linux. Unless someone pipes in (not sure if 'internal TI ADSL LAN adapter'
> > is sufficient to identify by anyone as potentially being supported) then
> > consider yourself stuck with ME. I have never seen, heard, touched, or
> > smelled ME, so I dont' know if it supports NAT, but know that lots of
> > products like wingate exist.
> >
> > Personally, I'd pony up for the external. You will then be able to sleep
> > at night!!
> >
> Windows has a "nifty" little thing built in since Win98SE
> Called "Internet Connection Sharing." IMNSHO, it's a Bad
> Idea (TM) to use a Windows Box as a "router"
> John
Hello Mr. Galpin and Mr. Aldrich:
Thank you for your input. I agree that I would be a lot safer using Linux for my
gateway. Unfortunately, Compaq sent the docs showing how to "plug it in and turn
it on" but that's all. No hardware docs except for the monitor.
I double checked Windows Hardware Manager for complete names. Most hardware
items are listed by Brand and Model number unless it's a generic item. Under the
Network Adapters tab there are three listed, (1) Dial-up Adapter, (2) Network
TeleSystems PPPoE adapter (NTSP3), and (3) TI ADSL LAN adapter. However there
are only two cards in the box, a generic HSP56 modem and the TI ADSL LAN adapter
(without an identifying model number (I've had them out to look)), everything
else must be built onto the motherboard.
At least, I know it's using the PPoE protocol and RH does too. I did go to the
TI main web page to check specs on the card but I couldn't find any reference to
it. I was hoping their reputation for building "hardware" components extended to
my TI ADSL LAN adapter. As you suggested, I'll probably have to buy an external
but I'm not sure which on to get. It'll probably be a nightmare setting up the
network and sharing the DSL. :-((
Thanks.
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