[ale] ISDN on Linux with synchronous cards?

[Susan Liebeskind]

At my work, we are planning to run a 128k ISDN connection
through a Linux box, and need a bit of advice on hardware and
feasibility.

Specifically:

o We'd like to use a synchronous card so that we're not limited by a
115k baud async serial connection.
 
o We prefer to use a card/modem rather than a bridge/router, so that
we can use the linux box as a firewall/gateway.
 
o Can we make an internal BitSurfer Pro work with Linux?  I did not
see the BitSurfer listed in the Hardware lists but it is such a
 popular card. If not the BitSurfer, then what would you recommend
 instead? 

o Any particular versions of the kernel recommended, i.e. 2.1.x
 instead of 2.0 for newer, (read experimental) additional support.
 
o pointers to useful links.  We have found the European-centric doc,
but since ISDN is different in Europe from the States, we are in
search of documentation focused on setting up ISDN here.

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Any tips, pointers, horror or success stories appreciated. 
 
Thanks.
 
Susan Liebeskind


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