The thread you're thinking of is here:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=7603
Is there no way you can use ethernet instead of USB?
It's a lot less hassle, easier to set-up, & gives a better connection.
But, if you have to use USB, then have a read of:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...broadjump.html
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.../basicset.html
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...er.html#ntlreg
All you would need from the ntl Broadjump CD are the USB drivers for the cable modem.
They can be found here:
http://www.ntlworld.com/help/windows98/ntlhome100/
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/triage/drivers/