Re: [SLUG] Verizon DSL -- Anything I Should Know?

From: R.G. Mayhue (r.g.mayhue@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Aug 18 2001 - 16:36:05 EDT


On Saturday 18 August 2001 02:53 pm, Mark wrote:
>
> They may block ports and I know they don't give out static IPs to
> home users, you need a business account for that.
>
> On Sat, 18 Aug 2001, edoc wrote:
> > Verizon says we can get DSL in our neighborhood now!
> > They provide a modem, camera, self-install kit, etc.
> > 30 day free trial and $49/mo.
> >
> > Anything I should know about Verizon DSL re. Linux, etc.?
> >
> > Thanks! Doc
>
Verizon DOES NOT block ports. As a matter of fact, Verizon doesn't
really even care what you do with the connection as long as it is not
illegal. Yes you will need a business account to get a static IP
address, but you can run many services with a dynamic IP service (I
use www.myip.org). I have for quite a long time now.

Actually you can pull more then one IP address by using a crossover
cable and a hub connected directly to the DSL modem. Although I
wouldn't try to get more then three or four at a time or they might
ask you to get a business account if you do.

Well I only pay $39.95/mo. so I guess they raised the price since I
got it. I guess they'll be passing that on to me when my contract
runs out. :(

-- 
R.G. Mayhue
r.g.mayhue@verizon.net



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