Re: MSN/Qwest DSL

From: Grant Edwards (grante_at_visi.com)
Date: 10/08/03 

Date: 08 Oct 2003 04:20:10 GMT

In article <slrnbo6t39.t95.efflandt@typhoon.xnet.com>, David Efflandt wrote:

>> What do I need to be aware of when hooking this thing up to MSN/Qwest.

I'd pick a different ISP if I were you. There must be at least one
alternative (and no, QWest won't tell you about it if there is).

> Just make sure that if you end up with a modem/router, that you use a
> different network behind your box for your LAN (and masquerade it).
> Unless it is a business account, you may find certain ports blocked (like
> incoming 80 and outgoing 25). But check the MSN or US West/Quest forums
> at http://www.broadbandreports.com/ alias http://www.dslreports.com/ for
> more details.

And find out what other ISPs there are in your area that have pipes to
QWest. Here in Minneapolis there are at least a half-dozen or so. I've
never heard much good about MSN as an ISP. 

-- 
Grant Edwards                   grante             Yow!  I want a WESSON
                                  at               OIL lease!!
                               visi.com

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