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smeagoly1 · 15-11-2007, 08:15

Strange one this, the only thing I can think is the problem are as mentioned above, if your connecting via USB, then there might be a driver issue. I know my MB has two types of USB, USB and USB2 some devices won't work on the older USB mode.

Iv'e had XP pro on with SP2 with two cable modems, SurfBoard and Scientific Atlanta and both didn't need to be loaded up. Both connected direct to the Ethernet socket direct by cable from the modem. This included several fresh installs of xp and sp2.

If your connected direct from the modem, try your network/Internet settings, in the control panel, and see if "connect via LAN" is enabled.

15-11-2007, 08:15	#3
smeagoly1 Inactive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Costa del Newcastle Services: Bugger all now apart from 8meg ADSL and only 2 meg at best!!!! I want my 20meg cable back! Posts: 369	Re: xp sp2 and modem compatibility Strange one this, the only thing I can think is the problem are as mentioned above, if your connecting via USB, then there might be a driver issue. I know my MB has two types of USB, USB and USB2 some devices won't work on the older USB mode. Iv'e had XP pro on with SP2 with two cable modems, SurfBoard and Scientific Atlanta and both didn't need to be loaded up. Both connected direct to the Ethernet socket direct by cable from the modem. This included several fresh installs of xp and sp2. If your connected direct from the modem, try your network/Internet settings, in the control panel, and see if "connect via LAN" is enabled.