Cannot connect to internet

B

BBran

Hello,

I am using XPSP2 and a DSL modem. For some reason if I do not turn on my
modem before or at the same time as I turn on my computer, I cannot connect
to the Internet. I get no response in IE7 or MS Outlook or anything. Also,
if my computer is on and I turn off the modem and then turn it back on, then
I cannot get connected to the Internet either. The only way I can connect
is if the modem is on first or it and the computer are turned on at the same
time.

Can anyone suggest how I might fix this problem?
 
J

Jack \(MVP-Networking\).

Hi
That the way it should be. Modem On first, and then the computer.
That is the way the authentication system works.
If you want to understand a little better Read this page,
http://www.ezlan.net/PPPOE.html
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
 

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