Windows XP home edition dsl connection issue

[John]

I seem to have a problem in that I'm always prompted for a password when
making a dsl connection.

I'm using the Windows XP home edition internet connection for my dsl
connection.

My user id is always defaulted but not my password. Is there a way to store
my password so I don't have to enter it each time I do a dsl connection?

Thanks

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
You would be better protected and all the time connected if you would use
Cable/DSL Router.
It is a relatively small expense as compare to the benefits.
http://www.ezlan.net/PPPOE.html
An inexpensive solution,
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=cat3&product_code=344149
A very good solution, http://www.ezlan.net/buffalo.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Jim]

I seem to have a problem in that I'm always prompted for a password when
making a dsl connection.

I'm using the Windows XP home edition internet connection for my dsl
connection.

My user id is always defaulted but not my password. Is there a way to
store my password so I don't have to enter it each time I do a dsl
connection?

Thanks

I did got XP Pro to remember the password rather easily.
But I have been connected via a router for almost 2 years now, so the exact
details of what I did are long gone. I see no reason that XP Home works any
differently from XP Pro.

Jim

 

[John Wunderlich]

I seem to have a problem in that I'm always prompted for a
password when making a dsl connection.

I'm using the Windows XP home edition internet connection for my
dsl connection.

My user id is always defaulted but not my password. Is there a way
to store my password so I don't have to enter it each time I do a
dsl connection?

Try "How to Use PPPoE in Windows XP"

<http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_pppoe.htm>

Look at Question #2: "How do I get PPPoE in Windows XP to log in
automatically on boot?"

HTH,
John