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anna
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:40 pm Post subject:
urgent - pls help |
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Hi
I am NOT technical...that is why this question...I apologize if is
sounds stupid.
We have Comcast broadband internet service now .. for 2 Desktops and 2
laptops.
Of these, 1 desktop and the 2 laptops are used using Netgear Wireless
equipment.
Currently ...we have a Comcast/ Scientic Atlanta Modem and a Netgear
wireless router.
Now
we want to change to SBC Yahoo DSL...
can we use the same equipment that we have been using with Comcast
or
will we need to get new equipment.
If not, what equipment will we have to get ?
I am assuming that with DSL we can continue to use the same desktops
and laptops wirelessly.
Pls help
Thanks in advance
Anna |
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Kay Archer
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:57 pm Post subject:
Re: urgent - pls help |
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| Quote: | can we use the same equipment that we have been using with Comcast
Yes. After registering (one computer connected directly to the modem), open |
the modem gui (http://192.168.0.1), click on advanced, click on PPP
Location, choose PPP on Computer. Follow the instructions on screen (the
modem access code is on the bottom of the modem) and wait for it to restart.
Connect the modem to the router. Set your new
emailaddress(at)sbcglobal.net and password as the PPPoE userid and password
in the router.
Hopefully your region doesn't get the 1070b modem, 'cause the above
instructions only apply to the 5100B and 4100B. |
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David H. Lipman
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Fri Sep 02, 2005 6:14 am Post subject:
Re: urgent - pls help |
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From: "Kay Archer" <kayhyphenarcher@cableone.net>
| Quote: | can we use the same equipment that we have been using with Comcast
| Yes. After registering (one computer connected directly to the modem), open |
| the modem gui (http://192.168.0.1), click on advanced, click on PPP
| Location, choose PPP on Computer. Follow the instructions on screen (the
| modem access code is on the bottom of the modem) and wait for it to restart.
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| Connect the modem to the router. Set your new
| emailaddress(at)sbcglobal.net and password as the PPPoE userid and password
| in the router.
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| Hopefully your region doesn't get the 1070b modem, 'cause the above
| instructions only apply to the 5100B and 4100B.
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Kay:
As she indicated, anna is clueless. She indicted she is on Comcast. Comcast *only* offers
cable Internet and does not use PPPoE !
--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm |
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David H. Lipman
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Fri Sep 02, 2005 6:17 am Post subject:
Re: urgent - pls help |
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From: "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net>
Oooops :-(
I am the clueless one here... She is switching from Cable to DSL ( Do'h ! )
So yes, if the aDSL uses PPPoE what you stated is apropos and I am eating my shoes because
my foot is in my mouth !
OK I'll shutup now. { much, munch, chew, chew }
--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm |
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Robert Redelmeier
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Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:34 am Post subject:
Re: urgent - pls help |
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anna <annabaum100@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I am NOT technical...that is why this question...I apologize
if is sounds stupid.
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The only stupid question is the unasked one.
| Quote: | Currently ...we have a Comcast/ Scientic Atlanta Modem and
a Netgear wireless router.
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OK, pretty standard setup.
| Quote: | we want to change to SBC Yahoo DSL... can we use the same
equipment that we have been using with Comcast or
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Close. I believe Comcast is a cable modem (coax F connector).
DSL runs off the phone line (RJ11 connector) and uses very
different signalling. You will need a new modem that SBC
usually includes in their packages (contract).
The good news is your Netgear should work with a bit of
reconfiguration (set for PPPoE and new userid/passwd) and
best of all, your machines should work without any tweaking.
I suggest you plan for a month or two of overlap to make
sure everything is working well and to move email addresses.
-- Robert |
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Kay Archer
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Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:
Re: urgent - pls help |
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"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:uKNRe.33977$Uz2.30055@trnddc02...
| Quote: | From: "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net
Oooops :-(
I am the clueless one here... She is switching from Cable to DSL ( Do'h
! )
So yes, if the aDSL uses PPPoE what you stated is apropos and I am eating
my shoes because
my foot is in my mouth !
OK I'll shutup now. { much, munch, chew, chew }
Don't hurt yourself. We all make mistakes. |
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