On Mon, 2006-02-27 at 18:41 +0530, Amish Mehta wrote:
My idea is NOT to go for full fledged router(like DLink-502T) but use Linux with PPPoE because afterall DLink modem itself uses Linux. I have read that it works with DLink-502T in bridged mode so it should work with simple and cheap bridges.
eBay shows such bridges to cost just 5-7$ but I am not sure if it works with Triband and PPPoE on Linux. That way one can avoid DSL modem deposit(and have their own bridge at same cost) as well as monthly rental. And have all the power of Linux firewall/NAT/cron jobs etc.
IIRC, the DLink 502T has country specific firmware. It leads me to believe that each PTT uses some "tweaks" in the ADSL2+ technology they have rolled out. You may have to figure out the MTNL tweaks.
BTW, has anyone tried the DLink 502T on BSNL's DataOne service? They seem to be using some other brand modem/router.
Please let me know if someone has tried this and which bridge/converter was used and how much does it cost?
Please do post your solution if you find one.