[nylug-talk] road-runner + linuxOnly + wireless AP

[Thomas Joseph Re]

Thanks.
sounds good.

So I don't need the AP to provide any username/password to the TW/RR
cable modem?

I saw that the RR service comes with some CD, and suspected they had a
RR specific software package for configuring the username/password.

Will try this.  I actually have a friend with RR and tried connecting
to the lan port with my notebook.  On first trial, it did not seem to
provide DHCP connection.  Perhaps I have to have the modem reset?

TJ

On 11/3/06, R. Mariotti <r.mariotti at fdcx.net> wrote:
> Thomas Joseph Re wrote:
> > I am considering "RoadRunner/TimeWarner" ISP service, and will only have a
> > Linux notebook to use with this service.  Does anyone know if it is
> > possible
> > to setup RR without a winbox?  Does it require special log-on software?
> >
> > Specifically, I'd like to buy a wireless Access Point and perhaps combo
> > cable-modem/wirelessAP, to connect to RR.  Anyone have experience in this
> > area???
> >
> > BTW, I was having trouble getting my wireless card to work using Redhat 3,
> > and upgraded to Ubuntu - it worked out of the box:).
> >
> >
> > TJ
> >
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> TJ;
>
> Having done this for several people already, all successfully BTW, I
> would recommend you purchase an inexpensive wireless A/P and set it up
> ahead of time (i.e. configure it for your own local use).   When TW
> installs they will provide a cable modem which your cable line will plug
> into.  You will then run a cat5 cable from the cable model to your WAN
> socket on the AP.  At that point power on the AP and in a few minutes
> you should have a working connection.  RR seems to be looking for a new
> MAC address supplied by either the modem OR AP and uses that to "lock
> on" for your account.  In some cases you may have to provide some login
> information in the AP but in most cases it has NOT been necessary.
>
> I very recently configured a $49 802.11b/g AP for my daughter who moved
> to Brooklyn and when the cable guy showed up with the cable modem and
> connected it to the supplied AP, it came alive.  She was able to access
> the Internet with her iBook without incident.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Bob
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