Re: tlug: Linux with ISDN

["Scott M. Stone" <sstone@example.com>]

On Wed, 26 Apr 2000, Subba Rao wrote:

> 
> I have been hearing a lot about the availability of ISDN solution
> for Linux, but I haven't found a decent FAQ or HOWTO document that
> talks about the setup or issues with ISDN/Linux.
> 
> What ISDN hardware is supported on Linux?
> 
> The kernel compilation has a big section for the ISDN subsystem.
> Yet, on the web I do not find much Linux/ISDN solution in English.
> 
> Any pointers or info appreciated.

easy solution:

1.  Buy high speed serial board for PC (standard ports only do 115,200bps,
you need higher for 128kb ISDN.  if you're using 64kb, skip this)
2.  Get external ISDN TA such as the NEC or AIWA (beware the AIWA).
3.  Set up Linux like it's just using a regular modem on that serial port.


that's it.  Oh, if you're using the AIWA Ta, you have to patch ppp.c,
though.  Stupid AIWA implementation.  Maybe the kernel's smart enough to
work around this automatically now, though.

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Scott M. Stone, CCNA <sstone@example.com>
UNIX Systems and Network Engineer
Taos - The SysAdmin Company 

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