Re: tlug: Linux with ISDN

[Subba Rao <subb3@example.com>]

On  0, "Scott M. Stone" <sstone@example.com> wrote:
> 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.
> 

Thanks for the advice. Can you recommend some good serial board for Linux?
Will these devices be internal adapters or external periperals?

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