[plug] Telstra Sat

[wayne]

Brian,

I recently spoke to Communications Australia (the rep has now left the org)
about satellite.  Dish $8000 inlcuding the 'converter box' to the server;
2channel=  Sat-DOWN and ISDN-UP.  Down at 512k $4200/month + usage; Down at 256k
$2100mnth + usage.  Surely they can afford the MS solution at these prices.
Unless you are bush then (various) Radio solutions are cheaper opition.

[ I am trying to stretch my memory on the single channel, which I think uses
a transmitter back UP.  Which means there is likely to be a cost on the
transmitter.  Sorry, I don't have any other detail on this.]

The interesting part above is the [quote] 'converter box' [unquote].  This
will be where all your questions will be answered.  If Telstra can't help
(and why would I not be surprised!) then try Communications Australia 9355
6777 as a first stop for some detail.  (I have no interest whatsoever in
this Company.)

Regards,
wayne.





----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Tombleson" <brian at paradigmit.com.au>
To: <plug at plug.linux.org.au>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 12:15 PM
Subject: [plug] Telstra Sat


> Does anyone know about the Telstra Sat Internet system and how to use it
> under Linux?
>
> I believe there are two systems - a one-way and a two-way.  I know someone
> who's getting the one-way and wants a Linux box to handle the connection
> istead of shelling out for MS platforms that are all that's supported.
> Telstra support are hopless as they can't even give me a model of the PCI
> card used.
>
> Thee's three issues that I can see:
> How does the routing work?
> Is the PCI card supported (FCCID:??)?
> How does a firewall work?
>
> The answer to the last question is "It doesn't." - which is a real worry,
> but can anyone help with the other two?
>
> Any pointers appreciated.
>
> - Brian.
>
>
>