Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 08:57:55 -0500 From: "Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P." <kdk@daleco.biz> To: Rob <nospam@users.sourceforge.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: internet via USB: how to use with FreeBSD? Message-ID: <407408E3.6030906@daleco.biz> In-Reply-To: <4073D83E.70607@users.sourceforge.net> References: <4073D83E.70607@users.sourceforge.net>
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Rob wrote:
>
>
> Hello,
>
> My parents have an internet provider, that uses the TV-cable and
> connects through the USB port. The provider only has M$-Window$
> software provided, and this works now with a single computer.
>
> I want to replace this M$-Window$ computer by a FreeBSD router,
> to start a home network.
>
> I am at a loss what to do with the USB internet connection?
>
> I know how to get a router set up with RJ-45 cables and two
> ethernet cards. But can FreeBSD handle a USB internet connection?
>
> Hints how to deal with this, are highly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Rob.
What is the device? There are at least four in the
5.X GENERIC kernel:
USB Ethernet, requires mii
device aue # ADMtek USB ethernet
device axe # ASIX Electronics USB ethernet
device cue # CATC USB ethernet
device kue # Kawasaki LSI USB ethernet
HTH,
Kevin Kinsey
DaleCo, S.P.
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