Is it me or is it Linksys?

Well my project has stumbled at the first hurdle because I can’t get PPPoE to authenticate through my AM200 Modem. I suspect this is an issue with the AM200 itself rather than the PPPoE clients I’m using to do my testing. My reason for saying this is that I’ve tried WindowsXP, pfSense and Linux clients… Continue reading Is it me or is it Linksys?

SOHO Firewall

It’s probably reasonable to say that the average home can no longer manage on a single PC. In my home there are seven of them in regular use, two of which are switched on 24x7x365 delivering various services. To support all this demand for Internet connectivity, we all turn to the home router. It’s easy… Continue reading SOHO Firewall

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news.mixmin.net

Today, for the first time, my Usenet server crossed the 1.000 mark, according to Top1000. I believe that means it now takes a roll in the delivery of approximately 1% of all Usenet traffic. It’s currently ranked at position 135 worldwide which is pretty pleasing considering all the ISP’s and professional Usenet services there are.… Continue reading news.mixmin.net

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The age of the train

In a Recent Rant, I wrote about the terrible cost of using rail transport in the UK. Despite the price, I still find myself on trains that are packed to the doors between key stations. So what’s the big attraction? Well for myself, I like the train because I can sit in relative comfort in… Continue reading The age of the train

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