re: Firewalls, antivirus software and USB modem
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 6:09 am
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Posted by Larry
(1327 messages posted)
I never use USB connections to a broadband modem, having had too many similar issues
in the past. I suggest using an Ethernet connection only. Almost all modems have
an Ethernet port and so do most PCs, and even if your dads doesn't you can get an
Ethernet card very cheap. Uninstall the proprietary USB support software supplied
with the modem, then power everthing down including the modem. Plug in your CAT5
Ethernet cable to both units and power up the modem first, then the PC and you should
be good to go.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 4:14 am, Denise wrote:
>I installed broadband for my dad last September. Unfortunately he signed up with
>TalkTalk before I could stop him and it was a nightmare to set up but eventually
>got it going. Downloaded AVG on Saturday and then couldn/t get online so removed
>it and was OK again. Then downloaded TalkTalk's own online security assuming it
would
>be compatible but now can only get online if I unplug his modem (USB connection)
>once the computer has booted. He can then get on and off OK until he shuts the computer
>down/restarts it when he has to unplug it again. Sounds like a firewall issue to
>me but Me doesn't have its own firewall and I've removed both AVG and TalkTalk antivirus
>so none there either. All TalkTalk could suggest was to reload the Modem which made
>no difference. Any ideas...please????
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