Thin client configuration problems

[Charles Austin]

On Jan 1, 2008 9:31 PM, DB Clinton <dbclin at gmail.com> wrote:

> >
> > To be honest, we're going around in circles here. If I were you, I'd
> > strongly consider a fresh install as you've apparently modified a fair
> bit.
> >
> That is a serious thought.
>

That's the beauty of test systems - wiping them out and starting over really
helps me understand some of the important details.

> > You can do it with the standard edubuntu install CD, as the
> re-partitioning
> > is already done.
> Actually, that's a problem as Wubi doesn't create a physical partition
> ("This is a real installation, the only difference is that Ubuntu is
> installed within a file as opposed to being installed within its own
> partition" - see http://wubi-installer.org/faq.php). Of course, I could
> uninstall Wubi from within Windows (and start again with another Wubi
> "session"), but I'd prefer not if possible.
>

I rarely get anything to work properly the first time out.  Maybe it's me,
but I wouldn't do anything new without being prepared to wipe it clean and
start over.


>
> > Try and get one thing working at a time (eg, first thin
> > clients, then internet, then routing, etc.) and keep track of what
> changes
> > you make. I would also suggest running pppoe on a dedicated interface or
>
> > better still get a DSL modem/router to do it.
> >
> It turns out that my DSL modem (Thomson SpeedTouch 516v6) is also a
> router. How would I configure it to do the job?
>
I have worked with a lot of DSL modems, but not that particular brand.  If
it is in bridge mode (should be from your description) you need to get it
into router mode to configure it.  All of the modems I have dealt with
default to router mode (reset button somewhere).  Once you have it in router
mode, you can usually log into it through a browser pointed at its LAN IP
(be forewarned, default mode also includes DHCP server on all the modems I
know of).  From there, it is a matter of finding the spot to enter your
user/pass, and make any VPI/VCI  adjustments if your modem does not detect
the settings automagically.  Better check with your ISP before getting
started.

>
> With thanks,
> David
>
Good luck,
Charles
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