Digital Subscriber Line trying to use Verizon DSL with linux

> I read many positive results from linux users using
> verizon DSL with the westell 2200 DSL modem.
>
> So I got the kit, but I've found out that the
> install process seems to require you to use
> Windows only software to get the username/passwd
> to log into the network. I had been assuming to
> that point that the software was for the MSN
> extras stuff that I wasn't going to use anyway.
>
> Since I only have linux
> I can't run that and without the password/username
> I can't get on. How could I work around this?
> Some people say you can call them and say
> you are using a router and they will give you
> a username password on the phone? I didn't get
> that because I'd think they'd tell you to
> plug into the modem directly from the pc, do
> the setup then swap the cable back to the router
> and the router to the modem.

> Mark wrote:
>

>> I read many positive results from linux users using
>> verizon DSL with the westell 2200 DSL modem.
>>
>> So I got the kit, but I've found out that the
>> install process seems to require you to use
>> Windows only software to get the username/passwd
>> to log into the network. I had been assuming to
>> that point that the software was for the MSN
>> extras stuff that I wasn't going to use anyway.
>>
>> Since I only have linux
>> I can't run that and without the password/username
>> I can't get on. How could I work around this?
>> Some people say you can call them and say
>> you are using a router and they will give you
>> a username password on the phone? I didn't get
>> that because I'd think they'd tell you to
>> plug into the modem directly from the pc, do
>> the setup then swap the cable back to the router
>> and the router to the modem.

>
>
> Is there *any* way to beg/borrow/steal a Windows box to use temporarily
> just to get you past the initial setup??
>
> Otherwise, you're looking at making a call to tech support to walk you
> through getting a username/password. You need the username/password only
> if you are in a former Bell Atlantic area that uses PPPoE to
> authenticate. Some former GTE areas are starting to go to PPPoE but most
> are DHCP.
>
> I still think the most expeditious route woule be to borrow a Windows
> box and then return it once you are finished.
>
> Good luck!!
>
> John
> --
> John Dearing
> A+, Network+

> John, btw, for the router I'll be using Ipcop 1.4 on a standalone pc
> (home page http://www.ipcop.org)
> if that changes anything. It supports PPPoE, DHCP, all of it.

> Mark wrote:
>
> -=[ deletia to save space]=-
>

>> John, btw, for the router I'll be using Ipcop 1.4 on a standalone pc
>> (home page http://www.ipcop.org)
>> if that changes anything. It supports PPPoE, DHCP, all of it.

>
>
> The Westell 2200 can operate in one of two modes. The first, "router"
> mode has the device operate much like a small broadband router (think
> Linksys, Netgear, etc...). The 2200 has built-in NAT and a PPPoE shim
> that will hold your username/password for authentication. It just
> doesn't have the built-in switch/hub, you have to add that yourself.
>
> The second mode is called Bridge mode. In this mode the 2200 operates as
> a simple DSL modem, that's all, nothing more.
>
> My previous recommendation to use a Windows box to do the account setup
> and then you can decide how you'll configure the Westell (router vs
> bridge) for your Linux network.
>
> My own preference is to have an appliance do the router/NAT work and
> save the PC's for, well, PC work. Unless your doing this as an
> educational exercise.
>
> John
> --
> John P. Dearing
> A+, Network+
> To reply: Just drop "YOURPANTS" in my address! 8-)