Subject: Re: connecting with DSL
To: Gerald C. Simmons <simmons@darykon.cet.com>
From: Laine Stump <lainestump@rcn.com>
List: netbsd-help
Date: 05/17/2001 09:31:51
"Gerald C. Simmons" <simmons@darykon.cet.com> writes:

> Are you sure you need pppoe???  I have Verizon DSL here in Coeur d'Alene, ID,
> and I'm using NetBSD with no problems.
> 
> I just have my NetBSD box connected to my DSL Modem using a 10Base-T
> connection, and I'm running IPFilter and IPNAT. Works like a charm!
> 
> My understanding was that Verizon didn't support PPP over DSL yet. (From
> Verizon Online Tech Support.)

I would imagine that depends on where in the country you are. For
example, the Verizon networks that were previously Bell Atlantic use
PPPoE. You just happen to be lucky ;-)