[H-GEN] ADSL modem/router/switch
David
davido at bigpond.net.au
Wed Apr 2 04:32:27 EST 2003
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I managed to configure a DI-804 as a router, firewall, etc., with broadband
with one linux box and one windros laptop, and I'm about as green as they
get. I'm sure you'll manage easily :-) doco is good, config via web i/f is
easy. I have Telstra broadband but I'm sure adsl is similar enough.
/dob
On Wednesday 02 April 2003 15:53, Ewan Edwards wrote:
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> The ISP I'm looking at can supply a DSL-504 for $449 + $15 delivery.
> I can get a DSL-504 from Harris Technology for $399.
>
> This would seem a "no-brainer" on face value, but ...
> Does the modem need to be preconfigured with access codes or something. Or
> is it easy enough for an end user to setup - like an ordinary dialup modem
> with account ID and password etc.?
>
> This might seem like a dumb sort of thing to ask, but I have zero
> experience with broadband and broadband devices.
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David
davido at bigpond.net.au
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