[plug] westnet ADSL problems with Debian

[Andrew Furey]

>> You guys are aware that the DSL300 has a built in
>> PPPoE client right?

> Nope, wasn't aware. I'm pretty sure it wasn't
> mentioned in the manual, and certainly wasn't in the
> (apalling) "quick set up guide".

I believe that it only comes with v3 of the DSL300, v2
doesn't have it. Check your modem casing (or maybe the
box) to see if you can find the version number (may be
prefixed with c rather than v).

> Its a real pain, and I wish I could figure out what
> was causing it but at this point a workaround is
fine
> by me.

Not sure if this is linked, but the last week or so
I've also been having huge dropout problems... it's
been redialling 2-3 times per day on average, whereas
it used to go at least a week. (This is on Netspace,
not Westnet.)

Also I have heard reports that Telstra has a huge
problem with their physical cable infrastructure,
whereby the sealant used on the cables is corroding
and damaging the cable. Hence that is causing
nationwide problems for virtually all forms of cabled
communication. Anyone able to confirm?

Just my 2c.

Andrew

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