re: Firewalls, antivirus software and USB modem
Friday, March 23, 2007 at 2:58 am
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Posted by Denise
(2 messages posted)
Thanks for that, Larry. I'll give it a try. I never thought about the USB bit - all
other broadbands I've set up have been with networks so have always had ethernet
connections via routers and hubs. Have learnt something tho - the so-called experts
on the helpdesk don't always know more than you do!
On Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 5:09 am, Larry wrote:
>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.
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