Nisadas

After messing around with Dial-Up, paying the nice people at Linuxant for a modem driver that works with my Conexant Winmodem on that lovely version of Vector SOHO Linux , I’ve been given the good news.

The people at Sri Lanka Telecom have extended their service area for ADSL to my hometown.

So,
Step 01

1. I go to the local SLT Teleshop and asks for an ADSL application.
2. I fill in the application, stating no need for installation or equipment, because I’ve already bought a 4-port Edimax Router and splitter from the people at Eastlink.
3. Of course, I’ve got documents proving that I have the permission of the phone line owner to get ADSL.
4. I thank the nice people at the Teleshop and go home.

Step 02

1. The people at SLT call back a few days later and say that the ADSL connection has been made available
2. I attach the little wire that comes with the splitter to the little box that normally connects the modem/phone line, the other end being connected to the splitter.
3. The Ethernet cable that comes with the router is then connected to the Router and the LAN port on my PC. Of course, if there wasn’t an inbuilt Ethernet port, I would have to buy a separate Network card.
4. I start up the computer, and my router is immediately recognised by my operating system.
5. I follow the instructions for installation(included in the router package or available online)
6. I open my browser and go online.

Life is good.

PostScript: This is for all my pals who wanted to know about how I setup ADSL. Individual experience may vary. Drop me a mail.

PPS: In case there is more than phone in the home, there might be some wiring required. In that case, a good conversation with the SLT people should be of some help.