On Wednesday 01 December 2004 11:49 am, Franz Preihs wrote:
Subject: broadband with Suse Linux
Hey I would like to get broadband for my 2 computers.
What are the best options for it, because I need probably 3-5 Gbite / month download abilities.
BT told me that they don't support linux. I got to know that I have to get a router. Is that right? If yes - Is it difficult to configure a router? I have suse Linux on both of my computers and not yet an internetconnection at home.
What do you think about "onspeed" to speed up the line?
Does anybody have experience with installing broadband and Suse Linux? I have had broadband for 10 years via cable modem service. If you will be using a cable modem, you can get them with either a USB connector or a 10baseT connector. I would certainly opt for 10baseT connector. I have connected by SuSE box directly to the cable modem as well as my router. I personally prefer a dedicated router or firewall to connect to the network and run my home network behind it. I use a Linksys BEFW11S4 (802.11B wireless + 4 10/100 switched ports). I have never had any trouble with my Linksys.
WRT: Broadband suppliers:
Comcast in the US offers 3Mbps down 256K up.
Others have similar offerings.
DSL is another service that varies depending on the supplier.
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Jerry Feldman