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Re: [pptp-devel] RFC: required patch to pptp 1.0.3 for israeli adsl service
On Tue, 13 Nov 2001 11:31:28 +0200 (IST), you wrote:
> > - I'm wondering if the #define should be something other than Bezeq.
> > Have you heard if any other implementations need this change? Have you
> > any idea what software or hardware Bezeq is using to deliver ADSL?
> >
>
> Bezeq are using common hardware: Orckit and Alcatel units. During debuging
> the different models pptp sessions we found a few bugs in the pptp
> implemetation at the ADSL modem side. Some of the patches are aimed to
> bypass these bugs. So the answer is that it will probably solve problem
> with other ISPs using the same equipment. On the other hand, once
> implemented, the pptp is not fully compatible with the RFC . Maybe it
> would make sense to make a #define per ADSL modem that is bugy.
For what it is worth: pptp-linux is used to connect to Alcatel adsl
modems in many places. Here in the Netherlands the models Speedtouch
Home and Pro are used, both work flawlessly.
Rein.
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Rein Klazes
rklazes@xs4all.nl
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