are all dsl modems the same?

[David Banning]

> as a router.
> 
> Some modems don't do bridge PPPoA. Ask to your supplier
> if yours does.
> 
> We have worked with modems Alcatel and DLink perfectly.
> The 3Com seems to be a good modem, too.

I guess what I'm really wondering is, if my existing connection
is PPPoE using a Gnet BB0040, then what modems would be compatible,
or alternatively what question would I ask the reseller in terms
of protocol?