[Gllug] ntl cable modem

[michael norman]

>
> Depends whether you have the TV service or not.
> If yo do then settop box has a etherport that you connect to a NIC with
> standard cable. Some boxes have a "X" marked above the socket in which case
> us a crossover cable.
>
> NTL works fine One power out for two hours in about a year 'cos local
> substation caught fire.
> Status is on http://www.ntl-isp.ntl.com/lookup/default.asp
> No problem with SuSE.
> Any card that Linux supported. I have 3Com 3x509's, and digital 21140's
> If you change NIC's you need to reregister the MAC address.
> When they turn on the service, power everything down for 30seconds so
> everything resets. Then DHCP will activate next time you power on.
> New MAC address gives a 10.0.x.x until registered.
> Masquerading info on
> http://www.networklab.co.uk/cmodem/
> Best site for info
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/
>
> John

John

Thanks

I don't have s set top box, as I have never used cable.  What I do have is a 
socket running into the flat labeled cable.  NTL confirmed that my area is ok 
and I explained this to the sales guy who said that would be ok.  So I 
imagine I need a card anyway ?

Mike

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