On Sun, Apr 18, 2004 at 03:49:12PM -0700, Tom 'Needs A Hat' Mitchell wrote: > On Sun, Apr 18, 2004 at 05:24:31AM -0700, edwarner99@xxxxxxxxx wrote: > > > > I know that Linux if pretty efficient at optimizing > > DSL connections and speed, but was wondering if there > > are any "tweaks" to be aware of to speed up downloads? > > Linux will see the DSL connection the same way it > sees any network connection. > > The important thing with DSL is the DLS modem's firmware. > Go the the manufacturers site and look for updates. > I am curious about how my ParaDyne ReachDSL works. For instance, is my gateway address supplied by my isp the actual ip address of this dsl modem/device? Is there a port to get information from this ParaDyne device? It is an external dsl modem device, but I'm told it's not really modem. does it have an ip? jay
