Re: Windows 2003 SBS - Unable to select Speedtouch USB ADSL Modem when running email and internet connection wizard

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From: Marina Roos [SBS-MVP] (marina_at_roos.nodontwantspam.nl.com)
Date: 06/06/04 

Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 20:57:14 +0200

Hi Sergio,

I don't like using USB modems on a server. Get yourself a proper one and use
2 nics. 

-- 
Regards,
Marina
Microsoft SBS-MVP
"Sergio Ricci" <sergio@no.spam.com> schreef in bericht
news:e63Sna$SEHA.3660@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi.
>
> I'm setting up Windows 2003 SBS (Standard). During the setup procedure,
when
> running the "Email and Internet Connection Wizard" I'm unable to select
the
> Alcatel Speedtouch USB ADSL Modem as it is not listed.
>
> The server has 1 NIC install and the USB ADSL Modem attached. I can
connect
> to the internet etc so the modem is working correctly.
>
> My question is does SBS support using a USB modem when setting up the
server
> for Exchange? Is there a way around the issue or am I just missing
> something?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
> Sergio
>
>

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