If you use an Actiontec GT704-WG wireless ADSL router, are familiar
with configuring it, and have a spare 5 minutes or so, perhaps you
could run a quick test. I am having a problem with my GT704 and
feel that it is inherent in the firmware and not a defect of my

<http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/22/zen_ar7_infineon_bt_fault/>:
  One of the UK's best-respected broadband providers has raised
  concerns about the reliability of the world's most popular ADSL chip.
  Zen Internet has uncovered a potential problem with the Texas

I just ran netstat -a -n and here is a partial list of results.
Port    IP            Time Wait    IP owner
1594    69.26.187.18:80             XEEX-COMMUNICATIONS, Santa
Monica, CA

I`ve noticed that  for user,pass  PPP(whether in the router or in
windows) seems to use a username with an @  like
username@adsl.provider.com
is that always the case?

I use Verizon DSL (in my location Verizon uses PPPoE). My modem is a
Westell 6100 modem/router. ( I have no additional networking hardware.)
My OS is Fedora 7 (Linux).
I would like to have a clearer understanding of which PPP functions are