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Preface:
- It really is (astonishingly!) simple.
- This text does not cover the DSL-topic completely; it only describes the one specific case,
which was given in my situation (but which I belive is not technically specific at all):
- Carrier: Deutsche Telekom ('T-DSL')
- Provider: T-Online AG ('DSL-Flat')
- System: OS/2 Warp 4.51 (Conv.Pak) (Details...)
- For a broader discussion of the DSL-problem and other solutions refer to the
OS/2 xDSL Experiences (aus VOICE, Jan.2001)
- The solution which is presented here ist by no means the only one possible; it is just the
way it goes on my system.
Prerequisites:
- Required Hardware:
- Ethernet Adapter with OS/2 NDIS-driver. In my case: RealTek 8139
- DSL-Equipment from your carrier (DSL-splitter und DSL-modem)
- Required OS/2-Software:
- SafeFire. Visit the
SafeFire-Site,
choose the 'SafeFire PPP' product for download.
(Some use InJoy, others ISDNPM instead of SafeFire,
maybe there are still more alternatives.
As for my part, SafeFire is the product of choice, it is easy to handle and functions well.
SafeFire is a multipurpose program. On one hand it contains
the required PPPoE-protocoll driver (PPP over Ethernet), on the other hand
it serves as a front-end to establish the internet-connection (to call SafeFire a 'dialer'
would be incorrekt, as you do not 'dial' with xDSL.
Instead DSL is a true network connection, i.e. it is 'always there'.)
SafeFire is shareware, you should register it after 30 days.
If you don't then the program will loose some of its functionality, but will
still fulfill its main purpose.
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Ethernet Network Driver. You need an NDIS-driver for OS/2
for your ethernet card which must be included in your Config.sys.
The Doing, Step by Step:
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