13 Sep
2003
13 Sep
'03
8:52 a.m.
On 13/09/03 12:06 +0530, Prakash Advani wrote:
Most cable modems directly connect to the Ethernet Cable, so Linux compatibility shouldn't be a problem right?
The only issue you will have is if your ISP requires the use of PPPoE clones. Normal DOCSIS standard cable modems plug into an Ethernet interface,
Should I buy or rent a cable modem? Are there people selling old cable modems?
I would buy a fresh modem (avoid the surfboard 4200, because the firmware has a bug and most ISPs won't upgrade to a new firmware. You cannot do the upgrade yourself.).
Devdas Bhagat