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

From: SOTL (sotl155360@earthlink.net)
Date: Sat Aug 18 2001 - 18:41:21 EDT


On Saturday 18 August 2001 04:36 pm, you wrote:
> 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. :(

I do know about all of the above. I do know that the DSL speed in our office
appears (note the appears) to be very slow.

Frank



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