Unsupported: DSL modem
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Since these pages can be reached via a dataentries of very different devices, the descriptions should be of general nature, or cover all the different devices affected by this “unsupported”. They shall not describe any device specifics.
- What does it mean, “DSL modem unsupported”?
- This means that the DSL modem will not work, you can not use your device with OpenWrt as a DSL modem.
- What is the reason for the unsupported status?
- no Open Source driver available for BCM63xx
- ...list other reasons/SoCs...
- What consequences does this have in regards to your expectations?
- Expectation: Fully working DSL modem at UHS™1)
- Reality: You can not use the DSL modem part of your device in any way.
- Will this status change over time? If yes, in what timeframe?
- No, hell freezes before that happens.
- What can you do now?
- Easy / Short term: Get a device where the DSL modem is supported by OpenWrt, see Table of Hardware: Modem supported
- Easy / Short term: Get a separate DSL modem (without OpenWrt) and connect your favourite OpenWrt router to it.
- Hard / Long term: Get on the nerves of the SoC manufacturer...
- Where can you find more information about current support status?
- Devicepage (if available), see table below
- OpenWrt development mailinglist, see Contact
- For DSL modem support status see Internet access technologies
Devices with DSL modem unsupported status
1)
Unbelievably High Speed