[wellylug] adsl modems

[Centurion Computer Technology Ltd]

But makes it a whole lot more difficult for tracking the ip address of
the machine on jetstart (dynamic ip).  I want easy access via ssh and I
don't trust the external modems firewall and nat.

On Wed, 2003-07-02 at 19:11, Dave wrote:
> Just to qualify my statement, I previously worked at the helpdesk for one of
> the largest ISPs in New Zealand.
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> <2 Cents>
> 
> You mention reliability, If that's a concern and if you have a choice, go
> for an external ADSL modem.
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> The internal units draw their power directly from (obviously) the computer
> and we frequently saw situations where people were getting suboptimal ADSL
> connections due to using an internal ADSL modem, switching to a external
> modem with an external power supply solved the problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Most of these people were on the edge of the range Telecom advise is
> suitable for ADSL but in all circumstances you're going to have less chance
> of a signal problem with an externally powered unit.
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> 
> Although lots of people are fine with internal units, if I was running
> something where ADSL connectivity was critical to my business (such as a
> cyber café) I'd go with an external unit if for nothing but peace of mind.
> 
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> So in summery :), if circumstances permit, go for an external unit.
> 
> </2 Cents>
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Centurion Computer Technology Ltd" <centurion at paradise.net.nz>
> To: <nzlug at linux.net.nz>; "wellylug" <wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:59 PM
> Subject: [wellylug] adsl modems
> 
> 
> > Are their any recommendations for internal ADSL modems that work
> > reliably under Linux (Redhat9??). I don't mind haveing to build a new
> > kernel or modules from source, but it has to be reliable.
> >
> > I am going to set up an Internet Cafe, which I have to be able to
> > remotely administer from ~500Km away.
> >
> > Regards
> > -- 
> > Daniel Reurich
> > Centurion Computer Technolgy Limited
> >
> > Ph: (04) 565 1832
> >     (025) 374 387
> >
> > email: centurion at paradise.net.nz
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	Daniel Reurich
	Centurion Computer Technolgy Limited
	
	Ph: (04) 565 1832
	    (025) 374 387
	    
	email: centurion at paradise.net.nz