[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: USB DSL

[Rev. wRy]

On Wed, 2002-02-06 at 06:29, Steve Baker wrote:
> Allen Wyatt wrote:
> > 
> > The part I'm mostly concerned about is the DSL modem
> > hooking to the computer via a USB interface.  I know
> > it is easy enough to use DSL with Linux if you have a
> > regular network card installed in the computer that
> > talks to the DSL modem, but is it easy or even
> > possible using this unusual USB interface?

You might also search for this at http://www.dslreports.com/sitesearch

> You really *need* a 10baseT interface if you want to connect
> up multiple computers with a router - which is the (stupid)
> configuration that SWbell recommended to support multiple
> PC's on one DSL line.  I didn't do it that way because I
> wanted a firewall - but it should at least be possible.

If worse comes to worse drop me an e-mail privately - I have an extra
speedstream 5260/5660 or two laying about I could probably be convinced
to let go for a nominal fee. :)

Ry