[wplug] DSL prep

Zach netrek at gmail.com
Wed Feb 6 23:27:19 EST 2008


On Feb 6, 2008 7:45 AM, DK <wplug at curlynoodle.com> wrote:
>
> The installer may freak out when he or she sees your Linux box.  So,
> make things easy on yourself.  Get an el-cheapo router, such as
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130014, that
> supports PPPoE.  You can easily configure the router as needed for
> Verizon service.  You will be using NAT for internet access, but you
> can always try setting up a direct connection later after Verizon has
> "installed" your service.

Hi Dave,

Does the installer need to come into my apartment or just do the work
outside? I've never had a router or DSL modem before :-) So any docs
on howto configure it? I've never used NAT either. Why will I be using
NAT and why can't I have a direct connection right away?

Zach


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