Re: DSL connectivity problems - was fine previously

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Thanks for the reply - FYI I tried a restore and that didnt work so I
re-installed the OS and everything is fine now. It recognized the connection
and works just fine (knock on wood)

It was worth the work as it is faster now that I dont have the Dell bundle
junk in there. Thanks again for the info. I'll keep that URL handy!


"Jack" wrote:

> Hi
> You may be better of reorganizing your Network.
> http://www.ezlan.net/PPPOE.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <lanwench@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:e94cH3GOFHA.244@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > lPANZERl wrote:
> > > Running Dell Dimension 3000 XP SP2 Home, Verizon DSL.
> > >
> > > Was running Verizon DSL fine for months (Westell 2200 Modem) and
> > > recently having problems after installing a game. (Not sure if I
> > > blocked features I shouldnt have while installing?) ISP is there and
> > > checked with ISP - I can connect to it in the form of a dial-up
> > > BROADBAND connection, but that causes conflicts.
> >
> > Not sure what you mean by "conflicts" ?
> >
> > You need to use PPPoE with Verizon DSL, as far as I know - so either the
> > Verizon software or the built-in stuff you mention.
> >
> > In control panel | internet options | connection, what do you see? Do you
> > see the dialup/broadband/Verizon stuff in the box, and do you have it set
> > for "always dial" ?
> >
> > > The network area
> > > says its connected and should be working, but IE (and connection)
> > > does not work unless Im on dial-up situations.
> >
> > Do you see an IP address if you type ipconfig /all in a command line?
> > Can you ping your default gateway successfully?
> > Can you type in ipconfig /release and then ipconfig /renew and get a new
> IP
> > address?
> >
> > >
> > > Turned off XP firewall and using McAffee. Not sure if its a setting
> > > or a currupted file? Debating on some research options - re-install
> > > the ethernet card? Sys restore? Tried changing a variety of settings
> > > but it must be something Im unaware about - Im a newbie to XP and I
> > > get lost when it comes to some tech issues. Any help is appreciated
> > > and sorry if I forgot any details.
> >
> >
>
>
>
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