without rereading the Barrera article/page, wasn't the point that the 3com
modem uses proprietary PPPoE. The Netgear etc are not adaptable to the 3com
protocol without difficulty, but linux/BSD can, because you can tweak the
PPPoE software (through a conf file in roaring penguin or through a
recompile in the kernel-land version.)

Therefore the problem with the netgear router iirc is that it won't easily
interoperate with the 3com dual -link.

Correct me if I am wrong by all means :-)

--On Tuesday, 6 March 2001 11:47 +1300 Greg Clare <greg.clare@dse.co.nz>
wrote:

>
> Please advise what is wrong with the NetGear RT314 for ADSL usage???
>
> I assumed from the previous link that described the 3Com Dual Link
> proprietary PPPoE issues, that the NetGear RT314 + 3Com Dual Link
> combination would make a good shared ADSL solution for those not wanting
> to setup a dedicated Linux box. The RT314 also having the benefit of
> providing a built in 10/100 switching hub for your LAN.
>
> That link again...
> http://www.bbarrera.com/networks.htm
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Gibbons [mailto:brian@outersite.co.nz]
> Sent: Thursday, 1 March 2001 5:05 p.m.
> To: Sean Glasspool; ADSL Email list
> Subject: Re: IP sharing devices...
>
>> http://www.globalsources.com/MAGAZINE/CP/0105/NPNET01.HTM
>
> That device is similar to other LAN to LAN routers being promoted to NZ
> resellers by NZ Distributors. I have rung some of the distributors to
> enlighten them that they will not work for ADSL in NZ. They are designed
> to plug in to a bridged ethernet Cable/DSL modem connection (e.g. Saturn
> cable , or DSL modem in Australia/US).
>
> Here is an example, this device is being promoted by one of New Zealand's
> largest distributors, the blurb is crap, very few people in New Zealand
> have Nokia "modems" they have Nokia "Routers" and this device does not
> add any functionality to that.
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> * NETGEAR
>
> Many ADSL customers currently have Nokia ADSL modems installed. To offer
> the ability to share this connection, Netgear have the NERT314AU gateway
> router.
>
> The NERT314AU has an ethernet connection plus a 4 port Switch built in
> which allows multiple users on one ADSL connection.
>
> Because it is Netgear product, it is easy to set up.
>
> Available from Express Data:
>
> NERT314AU ADSL gateway router $xxxx.00 dealer buy ex GST
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