Re: Linksys BEFSX41 firewall/router & Linux?

From: rapskat (rapskat@hotmail.com)
Date: 04/25/03 

From: rapskat <rapskat@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:27:44 -0500

Error log for Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:21:27 -0400: segfault in module John
Brock - dump details are as follows...

> Also, the spec *** says that the BEFSX41 supports PPPoE, which is what
> I believe Verizon uses. Does this relieve the OS of any responsibility
> for supporting PPPoE? I would rather not have to install any special
> PPPoE software on my PC, and would prefer to connect to the router via
> vanilla TCP/IP. If I get the BEFSX41 can I do this? And can I avoid
> installing Verizon's software on my PC and use the router to configure
> the DSL modem? (Does that even make sense? I'm still not real clear on
> all this; I just want my DSL connection to be as OS agnostic as
> possible).

I use a Linksys router, the BEFSR41 4 port model. I love it. I've used
it with multiple platforms, wifi access points, hubs, pda's, laptops, etc.
without a problem.

It acts as it's own standalone device and takes the hassle of configuring
your internal systems for intra/internet connectivity. The web based
config ensures that you are not dependant on proprietary software that
only runs on a specific platform, it can even be configured remotely
(though I wouldn't recommend it ;-). It includes alot of options that one
expects to see from a good router, such as DMZ, port forwarding, MAC
spoofing, DHCP, etc. Plus it is a damned good firewall to boot.

I've used this unit with various connections using various connection
schemes; Cable via PPPoE, aDSL via PPPoE, and sDSL via Static. It handles
them all just fine. I would highly recommend Linksys routers to anyone.

NO, I am not affiliated with Linksys in any way :-) 

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