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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:32 pm
Topic By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:32 pm
That Dynalink isn't in the wiki, though a similar model is. For VoIP setup, see http://www.exetel.com.au/files/dynalinkvoip_setup.pdf

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:22 pm
Topic By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:22 pm
I don't believe there is a maintained waiting list. My understanding is that you visit http://sq.exetel.com.au/cgi-bin/adsl2_with_phone.pl on a regular basis and make a decision when you find a spot is free. ADSL2 connection charges vary from time to time, as do ADSL1 contract break charges if it's under 6 months. Don't blame Exetel - they have to break a contract with Telstra.

Of course the price of ADSL1 is inequitable, but that's what Telstra is all about. One way or another the whole country is over a barrel. ADSL1 is connected via Telstra equipment.

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:32 pm
Topic By: JasonM ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:12 pm

Wazzaf wrote:Thanks JasonM for the quick response

If I went with the Dynalink RTA1046VW, I notice that it described is ADSL2+ Wireless VoIP Router. Will this connect to ADSL1 OK and does it come preconfigured from Exetel? . If not where do I get the settings from?

Cheers

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:32 pm
Topic By: Wazzaf ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:03 pm
Thanks JasonM for the quick response

If I went with the Dynalink RTA1046VW, I notice that it described is ADSL2+ Wireless VoIP Router. Will this connect to ADSL1 OK and does it come preconfigured from Exetel? . If not where do I get the settings from?

Cheers

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Last Post By: philcolbourn ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:57 pm
Topic By: philcolbourn ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:57 pm
Since switching to Exetel my Netgear DG834GV router locks up once or twice a day.

I have upgradged the firmware just in case but that didn't stop the lockups.

The lock-ups seems to be random, and only since I recently switched to Exetel.

I suspect that I am on the same Telstra DSLAM and probably the same port since Telstra is the only carrier at Warrimoo.

Any suggestions?

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:55 pm
Topic By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:55 pm
Passive mode is in Server Properties (that client is an adaption of a common Linux one).

If you can successfully upload your files, but still get denied access from your browser, then, in the ftp client, "chmod" the files' permissions to 705 (= rwx,---,r-x)

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:55 pm
Topic By: danielc ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:43 pm
Hi ... It might be worth setting your FTP client to use PASSIVE mode. If that doesn't work, maybe try another FTP client?

Regards,
Daniel C

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:32 pm
Topic By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:42 pm
At Ocean Grove you should seriously consider VoIP - see the call rates here http://www.exetel.com.au/voip_planA.php The phone savings will likely pay for your internet.

If you only have a low monthly usage (most retirees do - mainly browsing and email), say under 2 GB per month, you should consider an HSPA solution http://www.exetel.com.au/residential-hs ... mation.php as this is delivered via the mobile phone radio network, and unlike ADSL, is portable when you move - you can travel round Australia if you like. This option requires a new dongle modem that plugs into a computer USB port. If you have a network as well, you will need a dongle-enable router (eg Netcomm or 3) In outlying 3G areas a small external antenna may help. There is a map at http://www.exetel.com.au/files/hspa_maps.pdf - you are chasing a 2100 service.

Re ADSL, I've set up a heap of rural old f**ts' systems myself, and endorse Jasons remarks about the Dynalink combined modem/router/Voip adapter. It's a doddle to configure and this site has help pages for it. Exetel has them at a good price. Whatever ADSL solution you choose will be disconnected when you move, and a new connection will then be required - more $, unfortunately, but Telstra owns the wires. Figure this cost into your sums.

If you have never seen voice over the internet in operation, you simply plug whatever phone you use now into the (ATA) adapter socket. A cordless base station is the popular solution. This converts the phone's analogue signal into digital and sends it down your internet connection to Exetel. Exetel's phone contractor then delivers the call to its destination. If anything it is clearer than a normal phone. You will be assigned a number for others to ring you on (probably Geelong, but Melbourne is a possibility, even Brisbane if you like).

If you get ADSL1, which comes over a Telstra phone line, VoIP gives you a second line. Incoming calls on one, outgoing on the cheaper VoIP. The ATA box handles the switching, there is only one phone handset needed.

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Last Post By: syncmaster ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:16 pm
Topic By: syncmaster ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:16 pm
Thanks for explanation. I am glad to hear that this is not for VOIP call charge.

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Last Post By: vk3xem ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:15 pm
Topic By: vk3xem ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:15 pm
The IMAP feature would be big advantage for users like myself that access mail from multiple computers. Although mailbox size would be the only constraint but Gmail does look after that.

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:22 pm
Topic By: scotlandgee ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:15 pm
Will Exetel let me know when the port is free or do I have to chase them?

It doesn't seem equitable signing up for a lower speed internet, with higher connection fee and higher monthly charge. But the alternative of waiting for a port to come open is becoming increasingly frustrating...

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:55 pm
Topic By: Cufflink ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:14 pm
To one and all,

I have tried to read through the threads and the FAQ's and the directions and I can't be completely daft as I have had this working before, but I cannot seem to get a new personal site up. (I didn't "migrate" my old one, but am effectively reloading the same one).

The story so far:

http://home.exetel.com.au/lazycommunicator

gives me this error:

Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /lazycommunicator/ on this server.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apache/2.2.3 (Debian) mod_ssl/2.2.3 OpenSSL/0.9.8c Server at home.exetel.com.au Port 80

When I use my ftp utility "ftp commander" to connect via user_id fw_lazycommunicator to ftp://fw_lazycommunicator@home.exetel.com.au it appears to connect fine:

Connecting to home.exetel.com.au , 06 Jan 2009 15:08:12
< 220 220.233.0.59 FTP server ready
> USER fw_lazycommunicator
< 331 Password required for fw_lazycommunicator
> PASS (hidden)
< 230 User fw_lazycommunicator logged in
> SYST
< 215 UNIX Type: L8
> PWD
< 257 "/" is the current directory
> TYPE A
< 200 Type set to A
> PORT 10,147,4,13,5,114
< 200 PORT command successful
> LIST
< 150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for file list
< 226 Transfer complete
! 139 bytes received/sent in 0 seconds (891 Bytes/sec)

However, when I try to copy my "index.html" file to the above ftp directory, I get the following:

> TYPE I
< 200 Type set to I
> PORT 10,147,4,13,5,118
< 200 PORT command successful
> STOR index.html
< 550 Access is denied.
Error 550 Access is denied.
> CWD /
< 250 CWD command successful
> TYPE A
< 200 Type set to A
> PORT 10,147,4,13,5,119
< 200 PORT command successful
> LIST
< 150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for file list
< 226 Transfer complete
! 139 bytes received/sent in 0 seconds (684 Bytes/sec)

or create a directory, I get the following:

> MKD images
< 550 Access is denied.
Error 550 Access is denied.

Only other information I can offer is I am doing this from work, so not sure if I'm being firewalled / proxied etc

Any help, including spelling out where I have been a complete goose greatly appreciated.

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Last Post By: JasonM ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:13 pm
Topic By: JasonM ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:13 pm
Are you referring to having your number sent on outgoing calls?

If so - the can be manipulated using the setting in the ATA:
Block CID Serv: "yes"
Block CID Setting: "yes"

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Last Post By: Dazzled ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:32 pm
Topic By: JasonM ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:04 pm
You can use your current router, with a basic ADSL2+ modem in bridged mode, or look at an all in one unit like the Dynalink RTA1046VW, both methods will see you connected, with the Dynalink device being the easier to setup (allowing for VoIP also should you wish to).
The Netcomm NB9WMaxx is also easy to configure, however Exetel cannot supply these units.

Looking based on your future plans (Naked ADSL2+ and VoIP), it may be better to look at an all in one unit - the D-Link DI-614+ doesn't offer VoIP capabilities. If you weren't considering VoIP, the current D-Link router, and a standard ADSL2+ modem may be the cheaper option.

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Last Post By: JasonM ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:13 pm
Topic By: leddy ON: Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:02 pm
Hi, just wondering how do i make my DID number private, i have an linksys 3201?

Cheers