Re: Using Internel CNET ADSL modem

From: Andrus (eetasoft_at_online.ee)
Date: 12/23/03

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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:24:26 +0200

    > There are linux drivers for some othewr model, CNAD-800IF avalibale at
    > http://www.cnet.com.tw/download/index-adsl.html
    >
    > Maybe those can be used ?
    >
    >
    > You expect much too much from me ! How should I know what they built
    > into their cards, the specs are pretty general.
    >
    > It rather sounds to me that you should contact the manufacturer for
    > these questions about Linux-drivers !

    As i wrote, I send mail to cnet support but havent got any reply.

    > Why not give it a try and return it when it refuses to work ?

    My local reseller will not get those cards back: cards are OK. Linux drivers
    are not advertised.

    > If it does come with Linux-support, I'd expect the card to be recognized
    > by the Operating System as a Network Interface Card (NIC).

    In this card, modem is implemented as software.
    For this reason, linux does not recognize them as NIC. 

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