[plug] newbie, adsl, and linux internet sharing queries

[Michael Hunt]

> Alcatel SpeedTouch Home Firmware versions:
>
>          KHDSAA.108      Jul  6 14:03:12 GMT 1999
>          KHDSAA.132      Nov 19 13:52:05 GMT 1999
>          KHDSBA.133      Mar 16 17:52:08 GMT 2000
>          KHDSAA.134      Apr 24 12:48:43 GMT 2000
>
> That is an Ethernet Bridge ... also the USB ones have
> a similar problem.

Do the USB models work with Linux ???

> For all the info you could ever want regards it:
>
> http://www.google.com/search?q=SpeedTouch+Home+ADSL+exploit&btnG=G
> oogle+Search
>
> Not sure if there is a fix etc, I'm assuming so but haven't looked into
> it.  You can change the
> password and things from default which would probably help quite a bit.
>
> Ryan

Are the Alcatel modems the ones that can have their whole firmware screwed
up remotely resulting in the need for a complete hardware replacement ???