[wplug] DSL prep

[Greg Simkins]

I recently purchased DSL from Nidhog.  I like the fact that I can get  
Jeff on the phone nearly any time.

The DSL modem has several lights.  The one that is marked DSL blinks  
green while it is handshaking with the service.  It turns solid green  
when it detects the DSL.  Then whatever router you have can log in to  
the DSL connection that is already indicated.

It was a piece of cake at my home.  I initially connected with a  
Linksys router, then later had my friend set up a firewall using  
pfSense (www.pfsense.com) installed on a WRAP   (http://m0n0.ch/wall/hardware.php 
).  In addition to the static IP that addresses my modem, Nidhog  
routed a block of IPs which I can use behind the firewall where my  
servers reside.  I have several servers connected at present.

My son is presently in process of getting the Nidhog DSL installed.   
He has had major problems making the connection.  The DSL light is  
solid indicating the DSL is there, but I can't get on the Internet.   
Jeff says that Verizon misconfigured it because my login attempts are  
not hitting his authentication server.  It has been multiple weeks  
getting fixed.  This is unusual.  Perhaps Nidhog is getting busy.

I am sure you will be satisfied.  I hope you have lotsa fun with your  
new network.

Greg




On Feb 5, 2008, at 11:08 PM, Zach wrote:

> I've ordered DSL service from a local Verizon reseller called Nidhog
> on Penn Ave. I will be getting 728/128 service for $19.95 a month.