SBC DSL - is it PPoE? External modem?

[Jason Clinton]

Chris Hoelscher wrote:
> Due to the impending demise of Telocity (currently known as Directv
> DSL), I find I will be switching to SBC's DSL.  I currently enjoy a
> static IP with an external modem, and connect a D-Link DI704 to it,
> using a static definitiion from the modem to the D-Link, and then the
> D-Link provides DHCP to my systems in the house.
> 
> What I am hoping to find out is if anyone has experience with SBC's DSL
> enough to tell me if they use external DSL modem, and if so, if the
> modem to "device" (normally PC, in my case the D-Link) is PPoE, DHCP, or
> what?

I have SBC DSL (unfortuantely) and it is PPPoE on an external modem. 
You'll need PPPoE support on your firewall/router or the RoaringPenguin 
packages for Linux.

> Also, perhaps somewhat OT, I currently have two SBC phone lines to my
> house.  Does anyone know if there are technical problems with having SBC
> install DSL on L2 with Telocity still active on L1?  Telocity won't be
> there long, but I really would prefer to get SBC working while I still
> have DSL - the thought of straight dial-up scares me!

Don't know. I wouldn't think so since many DSL users can occupy the same 
appartment building.

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