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Re: Set top box internet connection
When you say USB connection, is this a short adapter cable that plugs into the long ethernet cable tht comes out of your STB?. I think the one I was supplied with was blue coloured and had an SMC logo.
If I'm correct with the SMC thing, do a search in google, and you may well be able to download the drivers for the USB adapter. If you get the drivers, you wont need the ntl CD.
As scastle said, you should be able to just unplug the USB part, and use the ethernet cable straight into your laptop. Once all plugged in, switch off the STB (completely power down, by turning off at the wall), reboot the laptop, switch on the STB. When you now go into Internet Explorer you shold be directed to the ntl registration site (if not type start:ntl) in the IE address box. That enables you to register you lappy, but you will need your account details. You won't need the ntl CD to install using just ethernet.
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