DSL - old to new computer

[richard...@excite.com]

When you switch DSL from an old to a new computer - I suppose you need
to reinstall that cd that came with the DSL Modem. But what if you no
longer have that CD?

[John Richards]

<richard...@excite.com> wrote in message news:1131040373.0...@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...

> When you switch DSL from an old to a new computer - I suppose you need
> to reinstall that cd that came with the DSL Modem. But what if you no
> longer have that CD?

You don't need any software. Just connect the ethernet cable from
the modem (or from the router, if you have one) to your new computer.
If you need more help, tell us the model number of the DSL modem,
and whether you have a router, or read the FAQ here:
http://www.broadbandreports.com/faq/11066

Ignore the part about registration login since your account is already registered.

--
John Richards

[Cubit]

ISP would probably send a replacement CD, if asked. You might also consider
picking up a cheap router at Frys. You could then use both computers and
have the router do the login. You would not need the ISP CD....

<richard...@excite.com> wrote in message
news:1131040373.0...@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...

[John Serafin]

richard...@excite.com writes:

If the modem is any good, it has an ethernet connector and you don't
need to install any software on your computer, especially if you have
a DSL/cable "router", which is a really good thing to have because it
also provides a firewall and allows multiple computers to share the
DSL.

--
John P. Serafin | This message not checked for viruses, etc. If your
jps at pobox com | system can't handle plain text, that's your problem.

[richard...@excite.com]

John Serafin wrote:
> richard...@excite.com writes:
>
> >When you switch DSL from an old to a new computer - I suppose you need
> >to reinstall that cd that came with the DSL Modem. But what if you no
> >longer have that CD?
>
> If the modem is any good, it has an ethernet connector and you don't
> need to install any software on your computer, especially if you have
> a DSL/cable "router", which is a really good thing to have because it
> also provides a firewall and allows multiple computers to share the
> DSL.

I thought there was a little program that pops up and tells you whether
or not the DSL is connected.

[The entity once known as trebor@sirius.com]

richard...@excite.com wrote:

Is it SBC/Yahoo DSL? You probably just need to download the EnterNet300
software, if it still exists somewhere, or maybe you just need to download
the FreedomStink software at

http://www02.sbc.com/Products_Services/Residential/1,,91--1-3-3,00.html

If you have XP, you may be able to connect without any software, according
to the instructions here http://public.pacbell.net/dsl/winxp/index.html

Otherwise, consider getting a little $50 buck router that does PPOE and
logs in for you. That way, you don't need any additional software on your
computer, plus you can also plug in a laptop and have a little local
network (not complicated at all).

[John Navas]

[POSTED TO ba.internet - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]

In <qimkm19it0qsjsftk...@news.supernews.com> on Thu, 03 Nov 2005
10:50:34 -0800, "The entity once known as tre...@sirius.com"
<us...@example.com> wrote:

>Otherwise, consider getting a little $50 buck router that does PPOE and

>logs in for you. ...

Good advice (if the provider uses PPPoE or DHCP), and you can probably find it
for $25-30 if you shop around.

--
Best regards,
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/>
CABLE MODEM/DSL GUIDE: <http://Cable-DSL.home.att.net/>

[John Serafin]

richard...@excite.com writes:

Who cares? With a router, the DSL is always connected, regardless of
whether the computer is on or off.

[John Richards]

<richard...@excite.com> wrote in message news:1131043027.7...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

DSL should stay connected 24/7. The only 'trick' is finding out whether
PPPoE login is done on the modem, on the router, or on your computer.
Doing it on the modem or router is preferred, which is why I asked
earlier about your modem model number and whether you have a router.

--
John Richards

[John Navas]

[POSTED TO ba.internet - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]

In <tqtaf.2004$te3....@typhoon.sonic.net> on Thu, 03 Nov 2005 19:20:57 GMT,
John Serafin <j...@velo.boxmail.com> wrote:

>richard...@excite.com writes:
>
>>John Serafin wrote:
>>> richard...@excite.com writes:
>>>
>>> >When you switch DSL from an old to a new computer - I suppose you need
>>> >to reinstall that cd that came with the DSL Modem. But what if you no
>>> >longer have that CD?
>>>
>>> If the modem is any good, it has an ethernet connector and you don't
>>> need to install any software on your computer, especially if you have
>>> a DSL/cable "router", which is a really good thing to have because it
>>> also provides a firewall and allows multiple computers to share the
>>> DSL.
>
>>I thought there was a little program that pops up and tells you whether
>>or not the DSL is connected.
>
>Who cares? With a router, the DSL is always connected, regardless of
>whether the computer is on or off.

Not when the DSL is down. Without a router, the providers utility can be used
to monitor and troubleshoot DSL status. That can be a help for less
experienced users.