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| From | "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.os.linux.misc |
| Subject | Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? |
| Date | 2024-07-08 02:52 +0200 |
| Message-ID | <lf0ri7Fmm0qU7@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
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On 2024-07-07 20:51, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 07/07/2024 19:01, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>> On 2024-07-07 15:48, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>> On 07/07/2024 13:43, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>>> On 2024-07-07 13:39, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>>>> On 07/07/2024 11:54, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>>>>> On 2024-07-07 12:44, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>>>>>> On 06/07/2024 15:47, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 2024-07-06 15:44, tinker123 wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I never had a WiFi enabled cable modem or a WiFi router.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'm guessing some configuration is involved like setting a name,
>>>>>>>>> usernames, and passwords. Which of either type of hardware is
>>>>>>>>> friendly
>>>>>>>>> to Linux. Actually provides configuration software that runs
>>>>>>>>> on Linux
>>>>>>>>> or another easy means of configuring the WiFi?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> In regards to a WiFi enable cable modem I was thinking of buying a
>>>>>>>>> highly rated model, but from a few years ago to save a few
>>>>>>>>> pennies.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Any information or tips will be appreciated.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> This hardware is normally provided, gratis, by your internet
>>>>>>>> service provider.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not mine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Your ISP doesn't provide the cable modem? Weird.I think we are at
>>>>>> cross purposes. The 'modem' which is in this case is
>>>>> fibre network termination unit is provided but not by the ISP, but
>>>>> by the fibre supplier
>>>>> A Wifi enabled Router is not supplied at all
>>>>>>
>>>>> Nope. They provide *service* instead.
>>>>> You can BUY an 'approved' router off them, but you don't have to.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.idnet.com/broadband-hardware.php
>>>>
>>>> Curious.
>>>>
>>>> Here, they all provide a router with all the features. Well, those
>>>> most demanded, at least.
>>>>
>>> The 'consumer' ISPs do,.
>>>
>>> BTs standard support call is
>>> "is the purple light blinking"
>>> "yes"
>>> "switch off the router and switch it on again"
>>>
>>> Most 'technical ' people would never use BT.
>>>
>>> IDNET have a support team that seem to actually understand broadband,
>>> and speak english, rather than reading from a script in Calcutta
>>
>> Technical people would get another, if there is another. The
>> alternative to consumer setups that I know about are profesional
>> setups that cater only to businesses of certain size. And can actually
>> be the same provider through a different door.
>
> I take it you are not in the UK?
Nope. My address says the country. :-)
> Perhaps the way it is regulated here is better. BT openreach have a
> virtual monopoly of fibre, and twistted pair copper but they are
> required to sell to any ISP who asks them
--
Cheers,
Carlos E.R.
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