Cable setup

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

zimmer - 28 Nov 2004 02:43 GMT

When I used ME before, I was using dialup modem. Installing on an old
computer for my mom and want to complete all the updates, virus software, etc
using my existing cable modem which will speed things up dramatically before
taking to her house and setting up her dialup. Any assistance in how to set
up Internet access on ME using my existing cable modem. I am hoping to
disconnect from my computer and use on hers to download everything. Thanks!

Reply to this Message

Richard G. Harper - 28 Nov 2004 03:21 GMT

There shouldn't be any setup necessary - connect WindowsMe to the cable
modem, be sure that the network card is set up to get an IP address
automatically, and it should find and use the cable modem. I've done
exactly this for my mother-in-law several times.

Signature

Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

> When I used ME before, I was using dialup modem. Installing on an old
> computer for my mom and want to complete all the updates, virus software,
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> disconnect from my computer and use on hers to download everything.
> Thanks!

Reply to this Message

Steve Winograd [MVP] - 29 Nov 2004 02:52 GMT

>> When I used ME before, I was using dialup modem. Installing on an old
>> computer for my mom and want to complete all the updates, virus software,
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>automatically, and it should find and use the cable modem. I've done
>exactly this for my mother-in-law several times.

To keep out Internet hackers, make sure that a firewall program is
active before connecting the cable modem.

Signature

Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

Reply to this Message

Richard G. Harper - 30 Nov 2004 03:04 GMT

Ah, yup. Good catch. Thanks!

Signature

>>> When I used ME before, I was using dialup modem. Installing on an old
>>> computer for my mom and want to complete all the updates, virus
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> To keep out Internet hackers, make sure that a firewall program is
> active before connecting the cable modem.

Reply to this Message