doody Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Dear user group.. I want to switch from dial-up to ADSL broadband. I've been looking at modems with a view to using Mandriva L E 2005 and have seen one by Zoom (USB). Will I have any problems setting up an ADSL modem with USB? Is using broadband with Linux more secure from hackers etc. than using broadband with Windows? I appreciate any help/advice. Thanks, doody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doody Posted August 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Here I am being a nuisance again... I bought an external modem recently only to find that my PC doesn't have a serial port. Is there a modem anyone can recomend that I can use Linux on? I have seen a Zoom Mini (model 3090) USB external modem, but I want to make sure it works before I commit. I am having BIG problems trying to get on to the internet using Linux... Doody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 A PCI serial port controller costs some 10 dollars, or less, which is fair... unless you can't install it (e.g. a laptop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qchem Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 An OS is only as secure as you make it - and Linux can be made to be very secure. In terms of ADSL modems, it's best to get one that connects via ethernet - that usually means they don't require drivers and you should have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qchem Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 USB modems are generally a problem as they're winmodems (so they don't have all the hardware a modem should have). It is possible to get some of them working, but I personally have no experience - try googling for linmodem is about the best I can suggest (or wait for someone who knows to post). Sorry I can't be more help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Yep, unless there's a special reason to pick USB modem/router, stick to ethernet. Chances of not working properly are practically nil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieJohn Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Get an ADSL modem that has a LAN connection and check that your Mainboard has a LAN connection as well. Try to avoid a USB connection if at all possible. No matter how much USB is used today, the ADSL usb is still cr*p and just not worth the time you have to spend trying to set it up. With LAN you are off and away in 2 to 3 minutes. With USB it is more likely to be 2 to 3 hours. Cheers. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieJohn Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Maybe you could get a PCI card with serial output for a few dollars then you could use any number of good usable serial modems that work well with Linux or Windows. Even USB modems that do work with Linux are still a pain in the backside. Cheers. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 doody - I've merged your two topics as they're basically about the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.