[QCLUG] Residential Internet Options?

[Dan Schlichting]

Mike,

I would be interested in any documentation you might have. I would like to
configure mine like that some day.

Thanks

Dan
"Mike Robinson" <fatpuppystew@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have the QWest 7Mbps service and like it very much - had to configure
> their DSL modem a bit though as its wireless option didn't provide good
> coverage from my home.  I can dig up my notes on that if your interested
> on how to make their DSL modem a pass through, which I'd recommend as
> their firewall is nothing but NAT tables.
> 
> Your right about the windows part - hate to say it, but I'd recommend
> you use a windows box for the initial setup - you can do the manual
> setup, but its a pain as the PPPoE user id and password have to be
> generated, so be sure to write it down and store where you can find it!
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2007-10-15 at 14:17 -0500, Dietz, Brian wrote:
>> Hello QCLUGs
>> 
>> I am in the process of going after DSL service at our newly built
>> house in Bettendorf. I am finding out that I really do not have alot
>> of options. With our family having Dish Network, Qwest seems to be the
>> only low cost option (1.5Mbps@$26.99/mo or 7Mbps@36.99/mo) with phone
>> service.
>> 
>> Are there any other people out there that have gone through the same
>> situation of having satalite Tv? If any of you know of other options
>> and/or gotchas with Qwest. I am staying with various distros...Ubuntu
>> on the machine with Windows (to suffice Qwest...only for setup of DSL
>> with Windows Live...I don't want to if I don't have to).
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Brian
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
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