[plug] Linux Friendly Broadband ISP's

[Mitch Kelly]

Hi,

It isn't really a matter of being Compatible, Ethernnet will work on any OS,
The USB Side however wont, I have tried and tried to get the USB working on
the Bigpond modems and failed.

If you want a decent modem with Linux support for the USB go for an Open
Networks modem, Or get rid of the headache all together and use Ethernet.
(Open networks have a compliable version of their USB Driver)


As for your PSTN ring problem, It sounds like you don't have filters on the
line, Or a filter is broken. Do you have a Uniden cordless phone? These are
well known for needing 2 filters inline with each other.

Failing that, Call your ISP get them to test the line but to me it certainly
sounds like a CPE issue, And when i say CPE i don't specifically mean your
fault, But it could be something internal you don't know about, like the
cable running in the roof next to a mains cable.

Mitch


-----Original Message-----
From: plug-bounces at plug.org.au [mailto:plug-bounces at plug.org.au] On Behalf
Of William Kenworthy
Sent: Monday, 22 November 2010 3:07 PM
To: plug at plug.org.au
Subject: Re: [plug] Linux Friendly Broadband ISP's

I did the same, I bought it (outright) thinking ADSL2 sounds great - but
despite seemingly great numbers in the GUI for connection speed, I find
my old ADSL1 netgear DSL-300 faster and more reliable for actual
throughput so thats what I am using. 

Add to that the fact that when someone rings into the PSTN, it
disconnects and doesnt resync fast enough to keep the PPP session up -
not so good if you use VoIP as well (and try redirecting a PSTN call
over VoIP !!!)

In bridged mode the software wont let you at the GUI, so you have to
reset it to be able to access the config.  On the plus side it works
with Linux, but then I think most of the mainline items do these days as
they are web setup and ethernet connected - no OS specific software
needed.

crap!
BillK



On Sun, 2010-11-21 at 22:24 -0800, Fred Janon wrote:
> I dumped a Siemens 4200 ADSL (from BigPond), it was a really cheap and
> not so good (to say the least) modem. It had a proprietary F/W and I
> could not find a way to update it, I think it's really not supported
> anymore or there was no F/W for Australia (if I remember correctly). I
> think it's better to buy your own modem, lots of options not expensive
> these days.
> 
> 
> Fred
> 
> --- On Mon, 11/22/10, David Buddrige <dbuddrige at bigpond.com> wrote:
>         
>         From: David Buddrige <dbuddrige at bigpond.com>
>         Subject: [plug] Linux Friendly Broadband ISP's
>         To: plug at plug.org.au
>         Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 1:57 PM
>         
>         Hi all,
>         
>         Does anyone have any recommendations regarding Linux friendly
>         ISP's for Broadband in Perth northern suburbs?
>         
>         I'm looking to get [preferably] ADSL2+ service - where my
>         house is would connect to the Girrawheen Exchange.
>         
>         I'm considering going with Optus - [so I can bundle my
>         mobile-phone if possible.
>         
>         Looking at the Optus website, they seem to supply [standard] a
>         Siemens 4200 ADSL Home Modem with their default plans - has
>         anyone got any experience connecting these up to a linux box?
>         
>         Any suggestions/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
>         
>         thanks in advance all,
>         
>         David Buddrige. 8-) 
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William Kenworthy <billk at iinet.net.au>
Home in Perth!

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