Switching to DSL

[Chris Wong]

On Wed, 14 Feb 2001, Doug Long wrote:

> I have schedule to switch my current Road Runner connection to DSL.
> I am using a linux computer for IP forwarding. First question, do I
> have to change the configuration of linux to switch to DSL. Do I have
> to add a script to establish the DSL connection.

In general, at least with the DSL availble locally, the answer is no.
Nothing much needs to change. Your IP configuration (if you don't use
DHCP) and the like.

> Second question related to the first.  It has been recommended that I
> install a SonicWall SOHO2 internet appliance for a firewall and DHCP.
> Can't I continue to use the Linux computer to do this?

yes.