ISDN and ADSL Adapters

Situation:

ISDN adapter and ADSL adapter connections can be BeOS compatible in a lot of cases. Please note there are 2 types of each connection. An adapter is a card put in your computer that allows you to use the card as a serial interface. A router is a box that changes the wall connection to ethernet, which is a different story - more like cable modems. When adapter connections are grossly oversimplified, they act just like really fast Hayes compatible modems. This is how the BeOS sees them in any case.

This page deals only with the serial adapter or terminal adapter interface version of these connections.

Things to try:

Most of these issues are actually issues with init strings. ISDN or ADSL dialup usually operates on the same standards as regular dialup modems, so the technology can work with little change from a normal dialup PPP connection. Write down the modem init string from the manual or from another operating system log files. Once you have beaten down any serial communication problems, treat it like a modem with no init string and you have a good chance of getting through. Use the other operating system software to configure the adapter, and you should be fine.

Information we're collecting:

Please go to the support form and beyond what's on the form:

The brand and type of adapter, internal or external, ROM version, and type of connection (ISDN or ADSL).

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Resolution:

Some cards will not work, as they do need special software, but you'd be surprised how many already do.