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    Mar 13, 2006, 08:54 AM
    Hooking up DSL
    I had Dial-up service up until this point and now I am hooking up DSL service. I have Windows xp. After I hook up to modem and the ethernet cable and all that, do I just click on Internet Explorer like I did before, or do I have to change settings on my PC? I thought some kind of window was supposed to come up when it reads that the modem is hooked up. Please help:confused:
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    Mar 13, 2006, 10:15 AM
    It depends really.

    Some ISPs will give you some software on a CD that you need to run. This will register your DSL modem with their systems and give you internet access.

    It may be worth trying the Network Setup Wizard (Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Communications >> Network Setup Wizard).

    Didn't you get any documentation from your ISP?
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    Mar 13, 2006, 10:25 AM
    The modem should already be registered with the company, no paperwork came with it because it's the isp I work for that is setting me up with it. I guess I should ask them, I just wondered before I asked them and felt stupid asking. When you connect with DSL I understand that it is on the same phone line as your telephone... does that mean it still needs to dial a # to connect like DIal-up or do you just click on internet explorer and there you are? :confused:
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    Mar 14, 2006, 02:23 AM
    You normally just have to open your internet browser or whatever. Phone the tech support - there's no need to feel stupid about it. That's what they are there for :) It'll be a bit more quick than posting her, waiting for a reply, posting again etc.
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    Mar 14, 2006, 06:59 AM
    You do need to configure your network settings to detect the network the DSL is connecting you to. Your ISP should help you do that.
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    Mar 14, 2006, 07:59 AM
    Thanks guys, yea it worked this morning and I didn't have to change any settings on my computer... THanks again!! :D
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