Even though the router takes the static IP when you access the IP, it can be set to give the linux box instead of the router's telnet or web interface? Then it goes in to what type of encoding the isp uses to know which type to use, how weird if you don't use what they provide. At 12:58 PM 9/10/00 -0500, you wrote: >Brent, > >You should look into getting a dedicated broadband router designed for >home use. It will make your (and our) life much easier as the >configuration is straight forward out of box. There will be clear >instructions on setting it up. It will allow all your devices access to >the net with no confusing howto articles to figure out. > >-- >Kirk Wood >Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net >------------------ > >Seek simplicity -- and distrust it. > Alfred North Whitehead > > > >_______________________________________________ >Speakup mailing list >Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > >