OT: Let me ask now b4 I start screwing things up!

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 2:22 am

OK.
 
 Got my networking stuff today for the Great Broadband Switch of ´03.
 
 I´m using SBC-Yahoo and I desperately want to avoid installing all of the software crap like the "Yahoo Browser" etc. Anyone have any experience with this?
 
 I´ve been combing through Broadbandreports.com, but the FAQ doesn´t have anything and the forums seem a little...advanced for this sort of questions.
 
 Any other tips regarding DSL installation/setup are much appreciated. I´m going to start the calamity at about 10am tomorrow <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 [ This message was edited by: RobVarak on 23-07-2003 23:23 ]

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:50 am

Rob:
 
 No clue. RoadRunner came pretty turn-key for me, as TimeWarner installed it for free. Sorry.
 
 But good luck! And let us know when you get an Xbox and Xbox Live. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Take care,
 PK

fossen · Post by **fossen** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:58 am

The Browser you can definitelt skip.
 
 They will have a dialer, and a bunch of other "Utility" programs available. You can get around installing them, but you´d need to set up and configure yo8ur own network connections. It´ll really depend on your level of comfort with "free forming" your own network setup.
 
 But the Browser? Skip it.

bdt92 · Post by **bdt92** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:08 am

Rob, I would need to know exactly what you´re doing. Are you just hooking up 1 computer to DSL or a network of computers?
 
 What all did you receive? A Nic card? Modem? Let me know and I might be able to help you.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 2:45 pm

So far so good. I had tips to get around the Yahoo! s/w, but I screwed them up <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 It sure does unload a lot of crap! I´ve uninstalled most of it now. Really was pretty painless. I´ve been trying to test the speed, but I´m having trouble. Think it´s a Java issue with my browser, though.
 
 The next step is connecting my laptop via wireless, but that´s for this evening. It´s too nice outside to spend my day off playing with DSL LOL
 
 FWIW, the Ameritech forums at broadbandreports have a bunch of SBC techs who are super helpful. It wasn´t their fault that I was too dumb to follow their directions (grumble)...

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:20 am

OK. I´m stuck. Trying to add my notebook with Wireless 802.11g to the network. Install Drivers, no problem.
 
 But...how do I find the proper WEP Network Key to enter? I´ve played all around with the setting on my PC which is already hooked up, but I can´t find the damn thing. I feel like a doofus. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_cool.gif">
 
 Any help?

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 8:37 pm

Hello...is this thing on? How weird is it to be out of town for 3 days, log on and still see my last message at the top of the board?

Post by **Jared** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 4:43 am

I think everyone is enjoying the great outdoors this weekend...or in my case, getting over jet lag. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:29 am

Rob,
 
 I know you´ve already started the install (and probably finished) BUT, what I have done twice with SBC DSL is just called the ´800´number and had a tech walk me through configuring my settings WITHOUT all the ´Yahoo´ crap !!!
 
 It took all of 5 minutes and I installed nothing. just connected the internet and my E-Mail settings. The techs run through this all the time. Just say you want to set up your internet and E-Mail but do not have the install disc and do not want all the ´Yahoo´ stuff.
 
 Again I´ve done this twice and it is very straight forward. (at least with the techs who helped me)

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 1:54 pm

Thanks, Spooky, but I already screwed up LOL Accidentally installed the Yahoo! junk, but I´ve gotten rid of most of it.
 
 Even got my notebook networked via wireless now, which was a bit more work than I had anticipated. Mostly because I´m an idiot.
 
 The only thing that I´m still stumped about is the fact that my wife´s XP profile won´t let her access the net via the DSL connection. The connection shows up in her Network Connections, but when I open up IE it just hangs and hangs. Same with the Yahoo Browser and even the 2Wire Config homepage.
 
 Any ideas anyone?