> You need to state what OS you're using and if this is a DSL, > cable or dialup connection.
Sorry about that, I guess it DOES make quite a difference! It's for my Win2000 with an ADSL connection. > First, don't use that "Enternet 300 software" unless you > ABSOLUTELY need it. Some ISP's "claim" you need it when you > don't (BellSouth DSL for example). It can slow things down, > not to mention it has to be running in the BG all the time, > and, can cause some problems. I really prefer NOT to use any additional software, and have used my 3COM card in the past for my connection. But this new TelCo told me I could have the card they install, or wait another 4 months for an external hub to open up. I really wanted to use my existing card, but 4 months?? > You should have the "Network Neighborhood" icon on your > desktop after installing a NIC (and on some PC's it's there > before a NIC is installed). This is where you configure your > NIC, TCP/IP, etc. Go to your "desktop" folder and look in > it. It may already be on your desktop, but just off the > screen where you can't see it. (right click it and go to > 'properties'). As far as what is there, your ISP would > probably have to tell you what the correct settings are. If > it's still not on your desktop, TweakUI can add it. -Clint I've set it up in Network Neighborhood and the connection is there. But for some reason, even though the device shows as working properly, it will not even connect. But when I try to set up a new connection, the standard 2000 options are shown, which include the dial-up, VPN and all, non of which I am looking for. I tried one under dial up, and even though it isn't really what I SHOULD be using, I am online and able to do everything, but I don't think I am getting the speeds I should be getting (7.6 Mbps?). I am used to setting the connection up through NetNeigh. and having Win2000 automatically connect when it boots up. For some reason I can't get it to work with this card. I still keep coming back to this problem of the device showing up as working properly, but keep having problems with the system seeing the card when trying to choose it as the card to use for connecting. This might not be something that anyone can help with, except the phone company, but rather than wait the weeks for them to come out, I was trying to get it fixed myself. I guess I'm just a little picky about having someone else digging around inside my machine. I have this mentality that I should be the one doing the digging and if it's going to get screwed up *I* should be the one screwing it up! ;) Thomas ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
