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Any Verizon DSL users out there?
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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I have a relative who owns an early iBook running OS 9. He's considering subscribing to Verizon's DSL service. I know that this is a no-brainer with OS X but upgrading his current machine really isn't an option.
Question: Verizon's website only mentions OS X under their system requirements. Is is possible to get online with Verizon under OS 9 as well? I've searched the forums and found some info about needing MacPoET with Verizon but these posts are two years old now. Is Verizon still compatible with OS 9 this way? Is PPoE still the needed protocol (which is not ideal under OS 9)? Thanks.
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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They might say this because they don't want to license MacPoET or EnterNet for the OS 9 users. OS X has PPPoE functionality built-in, whereas OS 9 needs a third party program to do this. If he can get ahold of MacPoET or EnterNet he should be able to connect just fine. Better yet, get a router and he won't need to deal with PPPoE at all (just set the router to connect via PPPoE.)
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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When I first got Verizon DSL it was connected via my 7200/90 running 8.6. If you get the self install kit it will include a CD with a program that basically walks you through everything.
I've since upgraded to a router that takes care of everything for me though.
(And yes, the 7200/90 is still chugging along!)
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Houston, TX
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Ask if they even use PPoE first. I have Verizon DSL, and it's just generic DHCP. My router just gets an IP, then dishes them out to my computers. I've even had my old IIfx on the 'net
--Josh
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