Network connections

[Guest]

I have broadband ADSL connection to the network and I would just like to know
how to make my windows xp automaticly connect to the network when starting up
or loging in.

Thank you for helping me!

 

[Malke]

I have broadband ADSL connection to the network and I would just like
to know how to make my windows xp automaticly connect to the network
when starting up or loging in.

Thank you for helping me!

This is something you need to ask your DSL provider and it depends on
the make/model DSL modem. Certain modems, particularly older models, do
not have the software on them to keep your user name and password and
other connection details. With these modems, you are not automatically
on line at startup but instead must run some sort of connection manager
or set up the connection and create a shortcut to it.

Newer models of modems have the necessary connection software built in
and that's why they connect automatically. The way to deal with this is
to either 1) get a different DSL modem; 2) install a router which will
handle the automatic login. Make sure you check with your DSL provider
before doing anything.

Malke

 

[Chuck]

This is something you need to ask your DSL provider and it depends on
the make/model DSL modem. Certain modems, particularly older models, do
not have the software on them to keep your user name and password and
other connection details. With these modems, you are not automatically
on line at startup but instead must run some sort of connection manager
or set up the connection and create a shortcut to it.

Newer models of modems have the necessary connection software built in
and that's why they connect automatically. The way to deal with this is
to either 1) get a different DSL modem; 2) install a router which will
handle the automatic login. Make sure you check with your DSL provider
before doing anything.

Malke

Simplify just a bit, Malke.

This depends upon the modem. If you have a modem with Ethernet, get a NAT
router. If it doesn't have Ethernet, get a modem that does, and get a NAT
router.

It's possible that your modem will do routing too. If you'll provide the make
and model, we can advise better.

Don't waste your time with the ISP. If they were any good, they would have told
you the answer already.

 

[Malke]

Simplify just a bit, Malke.

This depends upon the modem. If you have a modem with Ethernet, get a
NAT
router. If it doesn't have Ethernet, get a modem that does, and get a
NAT router.

It's possible that your modem will do routing too. If you'll provide
the make and model, we can advise better.

Don't waste your time with the ISP. If they were any good, they would
have told you the answer already.

Thanks, Chuck. I was just repeating information I had gotten from AT&T
DSL here about how their modems work and what to do about connecting
automatically. I still think checking with the ISP about what modems
work, etc. is a good idea because why waste time getting something that
won't work with their service. And yes, I've had my share of worthless
conversations with DSL providers' tech support but I've also had some
good ones. YMMV.

Malke

 

[Chuck]

Thanks, Chuck. I was just repeating information I had gotten from AT&T
DSL here about how their modems work and what to do about connecting
automatically. I still think checking with the ISP about what modems
work, etc. is a good idea because why waste time getting something that
won't work with their service. And yes, I've had my share of worthless
conversations with DSL providers' tech support but I've also had some
good ones. YMMV.

YMMV. Surely right.

The ILECs like AT&T have improved a bit - not too long ago, we were threatened
with a TOS violation if we even attached a NAT router, so you're right, we
should give them a chance. So yes, check with the ISP before connecting a
modem. But the router decision is up to the OP.