DSL services typically employ PPPOE which requires a log-in.

Most router configurations aren't working because the user hasn't setup the
DSL log-in and password for their account.

My .02 dollar's worth.

--gary r. tennesen
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Heidrun Schröder" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 10:09 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] router problem with DSL


> Hi there Listers,
> got DSL last weekend and can't use it like planned with my LAN of 3
computers through a router. Being directly connected to the DSL modem I can
use it with that computer now at least. The router was set up following the
instructions but maybe I missed something after all. Does anyone out there
have an idea what might be the obvious mistake that "everyone" does!? I
mean, I bought the router from the Telekom and was told I could go online
through it with up to 32 computers licensed. So it must be possible even
though I have been told by a friend of my son, that he knows nobody who
managed. I am sure you list gurus manage and know how to do it. I am
wondering if maybe the missing flat-rate for unlimited access could cause
this problem? I had ordered it altogether but they just forgot it, so I will
now have to wait for another month or so until I can get that.
> Maybe if the question is too general and you would need a lot of
information
> about my system and LAN, there is somewhere out there a tutorial about how
to do it and you could tell me where to look for it!?
> TIA
> Heidrun Schroeder
>
>
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