Newbie with Intel PRO/DSL 2100 Modem

[Ramad]

Greets.

So here's the scenario:

You have this user (me) who wants to use this new operating system (SuSE Linux 7.1) on his box that is currently running....that other OS (micro....something or other :D ). But he's having reservations about installing it, because of his lack of knowledge with his DSL hardware (Intel PRO/DSL 2100 Modem) and software (er...software? Oy...). Does anyone using Linux use this particular model of modem, and if so, could ya help a Newbie get started?

Any help is appreciated (Oh please, PLEASE help me...),

Ramad :D

[DaMasta]

I'm assuming it is an external modem. You should have no problemn in that case. Do you use dhcp or is your ip static?

[Ramad]

"I'm assuming it is an external modem. You should have no problemn in that case. Do you use dhcp or is your ip static?"

DOH! I should have been more descriptive.

The modem is INTERNAL. (cue ominous music)
My ISP is Qwest, and I think they provide a roaming IP, not static. I'm not sure, though. The help desk wasn't all that...helpful. Linux/Unix isn't something that they support. They provide support primarily for...that OTHER OS, a bit for Mac, and were ready to hang up on me when I said the word Linux. Why is that? :rolleyes:

Thanks again,
Ramad :D

[DaMasta]

The only thing I can say is try. Dual boot and see if your modem is recognized. You may see if you can find a driver for the modem on intel's site.