Re: [K12OSN] USB cable-modem

["Terrell Prude', Jr." <microman cmosnetworks com>]

norbert wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Has anyone setup a K12ltsp server using a Scientific-Atlanta (Webstar) 
> cable-modem with a USB port for external communications & internet 
> along with a standard 10/100 NIC for the local LAN ?
>
> thanks
> norbert


Hmmm...though I don't know about specific brands, all the cable modems 
I've ever seen were designed for Ethernet RJ-45 usage.  Are there any 
hints in the docs about what the USB interface is for (out-of-band 
management, or whatever)?  For example, APC UPS's are known to use USB 
and RS-232 serial interfaces for cleanly shutting down your PC after a 
certain time w/o power.

--TP
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