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    blondiesmama Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 8, 2007, 10:11 AM
    Modem & Vista
    Hello! I recently purchased a Gateway computer that came with Vista Premium. I currently do not have internet at home, but service will start tomorrow. My question is, can you install an external modem (Motorola SB5101) without having the installation cd? I have the modem, but no cd to go with it... Thanks for your help!!
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    Mar 8, 2007, 01:51 PM
    WHat type of modem are you referring to ?
    Dial up or DSL?
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    Mar 8, 2007, 01:57 PM
    It will be hi-speed internet through cable company..

    The cable company said that I could "rent" a modem from them for $3 a month, but I thought I would just buy one.. got one off e-bay, good deal, but does not come with the cd.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 02:02 PM
    The Motorola SB5101 is a cable modem. It can be used with either the USB port (that's the little flat one) or an ethernet port (looks like a phone jack, but a little bit wider) to connect to the computer.

    Using the USB connection should work without the CD. If it doesn't, the ethernet connection will work.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 02:04 PM
    Thanks for your help!!
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    Mar 8, 2007, 02:05 PM
    Did you clear this with the cable company? Not all cable modems will work with all systems. Also they will probably need to get the MAC address of the modem.
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