Re: Alcatel ADSL Modem

["Quinten Uijldert" <yahoogroups@xxxxxxx>]

> Hi,
>
> I'm about to sign up for ADSL (once my HH is removed) and I've been
reading
> with interest the discussion of modem v router.
>
> I was planning to use the Alcatel USB modem connected directly to a
Linux
PC
> to give the benefit of a more flexible firewall / NAT setup and the
> advantage of having the real ip on a pc as opposed to at the router
for
> anything that can't cope with NAT (like some voice chat programs).
>
> Will the modem work fine on Linux or will I have to reboot the machine
> periodically and with a power cycle or just a warm reboot.
>
> Jeff.


The Alcatel website has information on drivers for Linux, have you looked
there?  I'm happily using the USB modem on a Windows box, but am moving to
a
setup just like yours soon as well. Will be very interested to find out how
you get on (i'm very much a linux newbie).

Q.

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