[H-GEN] ADSL, Linux and Telstra (was: Re: DHCP and Telstra)

[David Duffy]

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Tony wrote:
<snip>
>I have gradually been developing a HUGE beef with telstra... they
>REFUSE to give me any real support unless I run a windows-based box
>connected to the adsl modem (using their particular adsl software,
>which I am not inclined to trust wrt security etc, who knows what
>"hooks" they have put into it).

I have two ADSL connections now, both with Internode. They certainly don't
mind if you want to use Linux. IIRC, their web site even lists it in the FAQ!

>Over this time there have been lots of technical hiccups with
>telstra's adsl services, admittedly less common and less severe
>recently, but it still happens more often than they would like to
>admit.

I have a friend with a Telstra ADSL connection and his has always had
outages & problems while my Internode ones just keep running fine.
The funny thing is that the Internode service uses Telstra wholesale.

<snip>
>Does anyone know if it is possible to get internal PCI ADSL modems?
>I would love to toss this alcatel modem into the rubbish bin where
>it belongs, and use a REAL operating system to directly control
>what's happening on the adsl link...  :)

Both of mine are of the D-Link DSL-300 external Ethernet type and are
about $275 + GST wholesale. With Internode you have to buy your own
modem and they recommend the D-Link ones. The internal PCI card
version is a lot cheaper but I like the external one so I can monitor the
activity via the front panel LED's and it's easier for the static IP that we
got for the business connection. (No PPPoE software required)
Regards...



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