said:
>jack.huffman@worldnet.att.net wrote:
>> BellSouth tech support (outsourced out of the country I suspect) tells me
>> os/2 is not compatible with BellSouth DSL
>Not Compatible and Not Supported are two different things....
>>
>> I don't belive them.
>>
>> Is there a SCOUG member or a lurker with a BellSouth DSL line who can tell
>> me how to get it working? I currently use in-joy for dialup.
>>
>> Or is there someone with a DSL line provided by another phone company who
>> can tell me how to get DSL working ?
>>
>For the Most part... If your DSL Modem has an Ethernet Port on it, you
>can connect ANY DEVICE that supports DHCP on TCP/IP over Ethernet to it
>and get an Internet connection.
>========================================================================
>A repost of my message to comp.os.os2.apps on 26-APR-2005.
>========================================================================
>Ted Edwards wrote:
> > Willard Reese wrote:
> >
> >> On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 19:44:21, areese@no-spam bestnetpc.com (Willard
>Reese) wrote:
> >>
> >>> Has anyone successfully connected OS2 with Bell South DSL?
> >>> If so, please tell me of your experience.
> >
> >
> >
> >> I really don't need a router.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes you do. :-) See below.
> >
> >> I only have a desktop computer with dialup modem now, and would like
>to know if I can configure OS2 with the Windows software that is
>supplied with the Bell South external modem hardware.
> >
> >
> >
> > If it's anything like the 'doze SW supplied by Telus, it'll be
>somewhere between dificult and impossible.
> >
> >> Or, where else to look?
> >
> >
> >
> > Here is my experience with my T23 ThinkPad:
> >
> > Installing ADSL under the eCS version of (OS/2)
> >
> > If you don't already have Ethernet installed on your computer, you
>need to instal it.
> >
> > Hardware:
> > Buy a Linksys BEFSR41 Router. Others will no doubt work but many
>folk in the know recommend this one. I followed their advice and had no
>problems with it. It has a built in hardware firewall so saves dealing
>with that problem.
> >
>I would like to "inject here" that I found the BEFSR41 to be a little
>"troublesome".
>My Employer just moved to a new location. We did not keep our Old DSL
>provider or the Modem.
>Our new DSL provider, sold us a Action-Tek, USB-Ethernet External box
>model GT701 with FW: 3.0.1.0.5.5. IT works great!!
>My first choice for a Firewall was the BEFSX41.
>============================================================================
>First off, STAY AWAY from the LinkSys BEFSX41 Router/Firewall/VPN!!!
>The BEFSX41, is only "tested" to work with Internet Explorer.
>In REALITY, It won't work with Mozilla 1.7.5 on OS/2 or Win32, it Won't
>work with Firefox 1.02 on Win32, it Won't even work with IE 5.xx on
>Win2000.
>Page Time-Outs, Partial Page Loads, Really NO Excuse for it not to work,
>but it doesn't!!
>============================================================================
>After getting the BEFSX41 configured with IE 6.x, it would continually
>loose connections with our SAMBA Server and the Internet in General..
>Lots of Death Threats from my Co-Workers.
>I took the BEFSX41 back to Staples, and Exchanged it. The NEW ONE
>worked just as bad!!! Cost $79.95 plus Three Trips to Staples..
>My one co-Worker has a BEFSR41, which he was not currently using.
>The BEFSR41 will configure with Firefox, or Mozilla. But still will not
>keep a Connection to the Internet.. Lots and Lots of complaints from my
>Co-Workers!!!
>What now works Flawlessly, is a Belkin F5D7230-4, Wireless-G
>Router/Firewall. Also the Belkin was priced at $69.99 at Home Depot,
>but Rang Up at $59.99, and because I purchased it before 10-APR-2005, I
>hope to get a $40.00 rebate...
>We are not even using the Wireless-G part, at the moment. Just the
>Firewall/Router, and it holds up very well. Our Line Speed is 1.5/1.0Mb
>sec, and we do get ~1.4-1.5 on Downloads...
>So after 2 different BEFSX41, one BEFSR41, I am none too happy with
>LinkSys right now.. They cost me a Solid Week of problems, time away
>for my REAL JOB!!!
>=======================================================================
>I have been meaning to write this up, for all to see, I don't want to
>"dis" LinkSys, but their Tech Support did not help me one bit.... I own
>a LinkSys 8port Switch, and it works great!! But Next Time I reach for
>a Networking Switch, LinkSys will not be my First Choice.
>Mark Overholser
>OS/2 user since 2.10, JUN-1993.
>OS/2 2.1x, Warp 3.0, Warp 4.0, MCP, WSEB..
>========================================================================
>Follow Up message:
>========================================================================
>Alon Stewart wrote:
> > Willard Reese wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks to all who responded to this a few messages ago. I guess I'm
>more confused than when I started. I am not a novice. I'll tell you
>what I get from this:
> >>
> >> After I get the DSL modem from my new ISP and place it
>inline with a new router (Possibley D-Links DI-604) I will need to
>install the ISP's
> >> Windows software package in my Windows95 (which is on my hard drive
>with my OS2 Warp.) Once installed in Windows, I would then boot into
>OS2 and the browser (Firefox) should work and connect me without doing
> >> anything in OS2.
> >>
> >> Is that correct? If not, where have I gone wrong? I"m
>appreciative of all the help. I have noone else to turn to.
> >> Thanks,
> >> Willard
> >>
> >>
> >> Hap Reese
> >
> >
> >
> > If you are getting DSL from Bell South, get the free Westell modem
>that they supply. It has a router built in. You do not need anything
>else but an ethernet card in your PC. The configuration of the account
>CAN be done with a browser. You do not need to install or use any of
>the software they provide. It is very simple to configure. I have one
>linux PC and one OS/2 on my network and I had no trouble configuring
>either PC or the modem. They say that other modems will work as well
>but I can only speak about the Westell that Bell South supplied to me.
>Thanks Alon!!
>Except for that BLASTED "BEFSX41 Router/Firewall/VPN", any
>Hub/Switch/Router that uses Direct Serial, Telnet, or Web Interface I
>have used works great with OS/2, and I would presume Linux, since it
>would use the Same Browsers...
>MarkO
>OS/2 user since 2.10, JUN-1993.
>OS/2 2.1x, Warp 3.0, Warp 4.0, MCP, WSEB..
>========================================================================
>> TIA in advance for any suggestions.
>>
>> Jack
>> -----------------------------------------------------------
>> jack.huffman@worldnet.att.net
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