Re: [cobalt-users] Testing RAQ3 at home before colocating?!?! HELP!

[Kris Dahl <krislists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 4/20/00 4:00 PM, blah blah at blahthis@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> I just recieved my Raq3 today!
> I'm planning on colocating the server at a datacenter, but not until
> Summer (July).
> 
> In the meantime, I plan on "playing" with the server. Getting familiar with
> the UI, and updating the various software releases.
> 
> Now the hard part.
> I currently have a speedy xDSL connection from Bell Canada (Sympatico).
> 
> I am hoping I can have the server share my DSL connection, almost as if it
> was colocated.  The Raq will also be the primary DNS server.
> 
> I am well aware that being on a DSL, the IP address is dynamic (plus the
> damn telco is using PPOE!!). I do know that if I do not turn off my
> computer, i can hold my IP for several days (even longer- but never tried).
> 
> Now the question:
> Can I test drive the Raq this way?  Do I need to purchase one of those
> networking kits?
> 
> Plus, would I have to install PPOE on the RAQ?  Would this end up screwing
> my setup when I get to colocate this summer?

I would just use like the Linksys DSL/Cable Ethernet router thing with the
Beta PPOE software.  Netgear makes one that supports PPOE as well.  That way
you won't have to screw around with the config of your Raq too much before
you go and co-locate it.

-k