 aloshi90
join:2005-08-13 | reply to rperkin Re: Problems configuring Dl-604
mm...problem is the company only offers USB modems :P I'm from Kuwait, or in other words Middle East. Guess we'll just stay on ICS on a hub.. |
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| said by aloshi90 :mm...problem is the company only offers USB modems :P I'm from Kuwait, or in other words Middle East. Guess we'll just stay on ICS on a hub.. In your case, you are correct. There is very, very little the DI-604 can offer you. -- Robb Topolski http://www.funchords.com/ Hillsboro, Oregon USA Dear Anonymous, Thank you!!! Thank you!!! |
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  rperkin
join:2003-12-12 UK
| reply to aloshi90 Just because the ISP offers a USB modem doesn't mean you must use it. My ISP gives away USB modems to new customers - but after signing up with them I sold the USB modem on eBay.
Just make a note of the setup parameters for your PPPoA connection. Usually, you will need to know the following: VPI and VCI (the ATM circuit used by the telecom company) LLC or VCMux (the encapsulation type) CHAP or PAP (the authentication method)
You should be able to find these direct these from the ISP, from their website, or from the information they sent you when you subscribed.
Once you have the information you should be able to configure an Ethernet modem or a combined modem/router, and away you go.
ICS is a software router and DHCP server. It's OK provided you don't mind leaving the ICS PC running, and can live with its limitations. But a hardware router is better and more convenient.
Hope this helps |
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