natrik
join:2003-09-20
| reply to jtudor
Re: BellSouth Westell "210030" on other ISP
Correct, Sonic.net uses Ethernet over ATM. There is nothing to configure, and no authentication to do (eg. no software to run).
Basically, the modem just needs to unencapsulate the ATM connection, and let the Ethernet come out. (heh, I'm in metaphors today). There's no PPPoE or anything-else-oE
That's why I was sure a PPPoE model with Bridged Ethernet support would work fine. Right now I'm using a borrowed Efficient 5660 (extended reach even) in bridged mode. But I gotta return it.
I'm still awaiting help from support@westell.com (their site sucks for support) I just hope that support address doesn't get routed to the big hungry alligator at /dev/null.
Well, there's always eBay to buy as well as SELL, right?
... (grimmacing at that thought)
-Nate |
