[nzlug] IPCop box retiring. Getting NetGear DG834 ADSL Router. Comments? Wise move?

[Michael Dittmer]

Yuri

Since the last ADSL modem I used with an IPCOP box was an external USB 
Alcatel 330 modem I can't provide any more help.

Regards

Michael

yuri wrote:
> On 02/11/06, Michael Dittmer  wrote:
>> Personally speaking, I'd see if I could get an internal PCI ADSL modem
>> and keep the IPCOP box. IPCOP has support for quite a fair number of
>> these cards.
>
> Currently I *hate* any configuration whatsoever other than plugging it
> in and turning it on.
> I realise I'll have to enter my ISP details to connect, but other than
> that I'm sick of futzing.
>
> What advantage would IPCop+PCI ADSL modem give me over a linux based
> hardware firewall?
> Also, could I still use the POTS modem in the IPCop box to run a
> faxserver+POTS answerphone while still using it as a firewall?
>
> Also, are there any PCI ADSL modems on the shelf in Christchurch that
> will *Just Work* with IPCop with no futzing?
>
> Yuri
>
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