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Date:	Thu, 23 Jun 2005 14:38:59 PDT7
From:	"Mark D. Overholser" <os2@markoverholser.com >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: DSL help needed

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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.

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A repost of my message to comp.os.os2.apps on 26-APR-2005.
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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.

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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!!
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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!!!

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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..

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Follow Up message:

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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..

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> TIA in advance for any suggestions.
>
> Jack
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> jack.huffman@worldnet.att.net
> -----------------------------------------------------------

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