PPPoE connectiion

[Jason]

Moved in with a new roommate. he's got DSL.
The "New connection wizard" won't let me select:

"Connect using a Broadband connection that requiers a user
name and password." Why won't it let me select it???????
It is there, but in that non selectable mute color!!!!!
What do I do??? I need the PPPoe connection!!!

Thanx
Jason

 

[Jack]

Hi
Since I assume that both of you are going to use the DSL, you need to set
your system so you can Share.
There are variety of ways to have a Network and share the Internet, the
nature of the precise setting depends on how the whole system look like.
The content of the following links will provide you with a tutorial about
the issue. It is short and to the point.
Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105
Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48
The page above was written by me ages ago. You might ignore the prices and
Brand recommendations. The principles however are still the same.
DSL, PPPOE - http://www.ezlan.net/PPPOE.html
Connection Diagram With Cable/DSL Router:
http://www.ezlan.net/~network/router.jpg
Installing Network: http://www.ezlan.net/installing.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Moved in with a new roommate. he's got DSL.
The "New connection wizard" won't let me select:

"Connect using a Broadband connection that requiers a user
name and password." Why won't it let me select it???????
It is there, but in that non selectable mute color!!!!!
What do I do??? I need the PPPoe connection!!!

Thanx
Jason

This should fix it:

Dial-up modem or PPPoE option in New Connection Wizard is unavailable
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=320558
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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