[lug] DSL question

[Chris M]

> From: sitUboo <stevendeal at mac.com>
> Reply-To: lug at lug.boulder.co.us
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 09:59:42 -0400
> To: lug at lug.boulder.co.us
> Subject: Re: [lug] DSL question
> 
> Justin wrote:
> <snip>
>> Does the PPP mode change anything or is that just specific to the Cisco
>> modem?
>> I would think with a static ip and my isp dns info that I could simply
>> configure
>> ethernet interface to connect with. Any help or suggestions is much
>> appreciated.
>> 
>> Justin
> I probably shouldn't post on this one...but with my 675, I have had to
> switch it from ppp mode (which I used when I had a isp using a DHCP
> server) to bridging mode (for my new isp). I 'think' the mode is
> dependent on your isp an not on whether you have a static or dynamic
> address. My cisco came set in ppp mode, just read the label on the
> underside of the thing. It probably will say  CISCO 675 MODE ppp. I
> would bet that you will have to do very little to be up and runnning. I
> found the manual included with the modem (is it a modem or a router?) to
> be very good. It covers things like setting passwords etc. the
> importance of which perhaps other more knowledgable blug-ers may comment
> on. Good luck.
> -- 
> Steven
> //* insert witty one-liner here

The mode depends on your ISP. Peak to Peak Internet supports both PPP and
bridged-mode connections for customers.

There are several commands not covered in the manual that greatly enhance
the reliability of the connection as well.

Chris
Peak to Peak Internet