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> Dear Chris,
>
> For PPPoE, Pls try Raspppoe, http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/normanb/ it is really good and free.
>
> For internet sharing try allaboard http://www.internetshare.com
>
> I have use this combination for my dsl and cable modem connection. Fir better performance of the internet connection, you must modified your registry setting as well. You can also try Mid-gate from www.midcore.com.
>
> Victor
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Cheatham" <nchrisc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Omega List" <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 9:24 AM
> Subject: off topic: managing multiple internet connections
>
>
> > I am in the midst of figuring out the mechanics of running a 2nd dial
> > connection on a Win 2000 computer in addition to a DSL connection (via
> > Linksys DSL Cable Router) so as to have a fallback system for Esignal.
> > Thought I would share my experiences for whoever is interested.
> >
> > 1. Esignal will automatically look for any available connection if the one
> > it is using is lost.
> >
> > 2. There is a great little device called Netoscope basta.com that will play
> > sounds, send email, etc. to alert you if it cannot ping whatever web site
> > you choose. 30 days free, then about $30 I believe.
> >
> > 3. There is also a product called Soft Router from Vicomsoft.com which does
> > this on a gateway/firewall pc. Manages multiple connections and lets you
> > allocate which is used first. Costs about $130. I tried it, but could not
> > get it to connect to my Earthlink PPPoE DSL.
> >
> > 4. In general, PPPoE is a total pain. I would recommend that anyone
> > comparing DSL/cable deals ask about this and shy away from PPPoE.
> > Basically, it requires logging on and some other versions do not.
> >
> > 5. Lets say that I run Outlook Express and have it check for messages every
> > 1 minute only using a dial-up connection. If the dialup goes down, it will
> > redial it. So this keeps the dial-up running.
> >
> > 6. The problem I have run into is that Esignal and other programs as well
> > seem to prioritize the dialup connection -- if both are available. My
> > preference would of course be to have the DSL used first if available. I
> > wonder if anyone knows how to address this? Seems simple enough that there
> > would be some internet utility to do this.
> >
> > If anyone has any ideas to share on this topic, I would love to hear them.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Chris
> >
> >
>
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