[plug] Bridging in ADSL modems

[Ben Jensz]

Craig Ringer wrote:

>
> On the other hand, the reliability is incredible. I held on to my 
> bridged ADSL connection until iiNet forced us off it kicking and 
> screaming, despite the fact that we paid $30/month extra for it toward 
> the end. Our DSL service has never been anwhere near as solid since - 
> I never used to have to worry about Telstra's authentication services 
> dying.
>
Telstra's authentication was only a problem on Layer 3 ADSL connections 
anyway.  Any authentication issues on Layer 2 are more likely to be the 
ISP's authentication.

I don't get why iiNet wouldn't let you keep the bridged connection?

We have a bridged connection with WestNet at work.  Bridged connections 
are still Layer 3 as I understand it.. but WestNet has never made any 
noises about moving us.  And I definitely agree about the reliability of 
bridged connections, ours has been flawless.  When WestNet had a couple 
of issues early this year with authentication I think it was.. we didn't 
get affected at all.


/ Ben