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| From | The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.os.linux.misc |
| Subject | Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? |
| Date | 2024-07-07 19:51 +0100 |
| Organization | A little, after lunch |
| Message-ID | <v6eo2p$eqk7$1@dont-email.me> (permalink) |
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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? 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 -- "Nature does not give up the winter because people dislike the cold." ― Confucius
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WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? tinker123 <tinker123@gmail.com> - 2024-07-06 13:44 +0000
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2024-07-06 14:56 +0100
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2024-07-06 16:47 +0200
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2024-07-07 11:44 +0100
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2024-07-07 12:54 +0200
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2024-07-07 12:39 +0100
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2024-07-07 14:43 +0200
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Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2024-07-07 14:50 +0100
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2024-07-12 15:35 +0200
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2024-07-07 14:48 +0100
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2024-07-07 20:01 +0200
Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2024-07-07 19:51 +0100
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