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to: Bat Lang
from: Don Strait
date: 1999-11-20 17:59:00
subject: ADSL modems

BL> Can anyone tell me about support for the  under Warp 4, FP12
BL> ??
BL> 
BL> What else is needed, and where is the source(s)? Thanks, and Good
BL> Modeming!


ADSL modems are no problem (in and of themselves).  They "connect" to
your computer via a network card (NIC).  Your Telco *might* supply one,
but be careful, you will need a NIC with OS/2 drivers (NDIS) available.
 Most 3com NICS have OS/2 drivers available, but you might have to buy
your own if the Telco doesn't supply one that will work.  MPTS will
install and configure your NIC fairly easily.  Just set up TCP/IP to
look for a DHCP server for IP info, etc.

Your biggest potential problem is "logging on" to the ADSL network
(and ISP).  My Telco works fine, because they use a web page for
login/logout and all that's required is Java support.  I have heard
that some ADSL suppliers require you to run  "login client" software,
this is usually a Windows or Mac based application.  This can present
BIG problems for OS/2 (and even UNIX) users.  

Good luck, all of the important decisions are out of your hands.   
All I can say for sure is that it *might* work out OK, I'm using Warp
4 w/fp12 and an ADSL (Cisco 675) "modem" here, and I love it!

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