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Subject:    Re: [SLE] Slightly OT. Is anyone using diy adsl in the UK
From:       Tom Wesley <tawesley () yahoo ! com>
Date:       2002-03-09 17:51:32
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On Saturday 09 March 2002 15:15, Stephen Allewell wrote:
> Phil Shrimpton wrote:
> > On Saturday 09 March 2002 11:25, Stephen Allewell wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > > Im planning on getting the DIY version of adsl, and I was
> > > wondering if anyone was using it.
> >
> > I had my 'installed', but I watched the engineer, and the wiring is no
> > harder than wiring a domestic plug.
>
> Things appear even easier now, BT updates the line at the
> exchange, the user just plugs in some filters between the phones
> and the existing sockets to split the adsl signal from the phone
> signal.
>
> > > I would be interested in the
> > > equipment being used, modems, routers, etc, and any problems
> > > encountered during installation or use.
> >
> > Do they supply the modem?  I use the modem they supplied (Alcatel USB),
> > and works fine on SuSE7.2 and 7.3.  All the routing is being done by my
> > firewall.
>
> Depending on the isp, some will sell you modems, including the
> alcatel 'frog', some make suggestions on what to use.  It's
> really up to the end user as to what equipment they require,
> that's why I was asking for advice.  It's good to know that the
> alcatel usb modem works fine in 7.3, as it is one of the cheapest
> options.  Do you use the driver from the Alcatel site? Was there
> anything else required? I'm just in the middle of reading through
> the SpeedTouch USB Linux Driver HOWTO, so hopefully it will all
> become clear!
>
> > One thing to mention, if you want a static IP address (costs extra), ask
> > them BEFORE they switch you on.  I asked on the day of installation (over
> > a year ago), and they said it can only be offered to new users, and it is
> > still not possible to switch people over.
>
> Some of the ISP's I've been looking at do supply static IP
> addresses, one even at no extra cost, is it worth having, as I'm
> not offering externally available servers, although the ISP does
> offer SMTP mail delivery.  Most of the other ISP's offer NAT, are
> there any problems with this?
>
> > Phil
>
> Thanks very much for your input Phil, it's much appreciated.
>
> regards
>
> Steve


Have to say that I find NTL's cable connection reliable and fast. Only costs 
£25 too. No static ip though, although my machine is on 24/7, so I guess it's 
v nearly static

Tom
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