[ale] HOW2 install BellSouth DSL with a USB link rather than Ethernet ?

[Courtney Thomas]

Thanks Dan.

It's true that the modem is instantly detected when plugged into the hub but
then what is required to render it functional  ?

Are dns server addresses [2] required ?

Thanks,
Courtney


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Lambert" <danlambert at bellsouth.net>
To: ale at ale.org
To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: [ale] HOW2 install BellSouth DSL with a USB link rather than
Ethernet ?


> All you need to do is to use the Ethernet cable to connect the Westel to
> the hub, and then you can leave your computer connected as it is.
>
> The modem doesn't have to be directly connected to the computer to
> function. Do away with the USB, and avoid the issue all together.
>
> That one change should get you on line and going!
>
> Dan
>
> Courtney Thomas wrote:
> >  My machine's ethernet card is tied up already... linking it to the
local
> > lan's hub, so
> > I'd like to use the USB port to connect the BellSouth provided
> >         Westell Wirespeed Dual Connect
> > modem.
> >
> > The modem's light comes right on with an ethernet connection..... but
even
> > though
> > the modem is identified by "usbdevs" as address 2:  /dev/ugen0, [the
OHCI
> > hub is addr 1]
> > the modem light never comes on when connected as a USB device.
> >
> > The kernel config file identifies  "cdce" as a USB ethernet device,
whatever
> > that means,
> > but there's no such device in /dev.
> >
> > Anyone been down this road already  ?
> >
> > Appreciatively,
> > Courtney
> >
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