[plug] Telstra Sat

[Adrian Woodley]

Brian Tombleson wrote:

>Does anyone know about the Telstra Sat Internet system and how to use it
>under Linux?
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>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.
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I know that Foxgold Communications support linux sat connections. 
However, I'm not sure how much help you'll receive from them given that 
Telstra is a competitor.

Adrian