In too deep?

CynthiaD · 06-13-2006, 08:30 AM

Hi. I've joined this forum because after successfully doing a self-install of high speed internet (via cable) I got stopped dead in my tracks because our second computer, we call it "Blue", refuses to connect. Fortunately, Blue still has 56K dial-up. I thought it was time to try a forum for a solution rather than paying Microsoft for assistance. Just between you and me, I'm feeling overwhelmed because I know the problem is more complicated than I imagined. (I didn't imagine I'd have any problems.)

I've been working on our computers, installing or replacing boards and removeable media drives and cases for a while and I quite enjoy it. It's just aggravating when there are three people standing behind me waiting impatiently for me to finish.

I'll be a happy campuer if this forum lives up to half of its reputation.

**manic** · 06-13-2006, 10:21 AM

I would recommend getting a router, you will be more secure, and it is
very simple to configure. Welcome to the jungle.

dai · 06-13-2006, 11:18 AM

hi and welcome to the forum
post your problem in the network forum

Indoril Nerevar · 06-13-2006, 05:50 PM

Welcome to TSF. We'll certainly do our best to help. Enjoy your time here.

**Horse** · 06-14-2006, 03:51 AM

Welcome aboard.

CynthiaD · 06-17-2006, 07:11 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

**blackduck30** · 06-17-2006, 04:37 PM

Hello Cynthia,
glad to have you aboard,i am sure you will enjoy your stay

Zazula · 06-18-2006, 12:51 AM

Hi, Cynthia, and welcome to TSF!

All problems taken care here - see you around!

**Jason** · 06-19-2006, 01:25 PM

Greetings and salutations. Hope you get it working correctly and enjoy the high speed.

06-13-2006, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
CynthiaD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 2 OS: XP	In too deep? Hi. I've joined this forum because after successfully doing a self-install of high speed internet (via cable) I got stopped dead in my tracks because our second computer, we call it "Blue", refuses to connect. Fortunately, Blue still has 56K dial-up. I thought it was time to try a forum for a solution rather than paying Microsoft for assistance. Just between you and me, I'm feeling overwhelmed because I know the problem is more complicated than I imagined. (I didn't imagine I'd have any problems.) I've been working on our computers, installing or replacing boards and removeable media drives and cases for a while and I quite enjoy it. It's just aggravating when there are three people standing behind me waiting impatiently for me to finish. I'll be a happy campuer if this forum lives up to half of its reputation.

06-13-2006, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,249 OS: xp	I would recommend getting a router, you will be more secure, and it is very simple to configure. Welcome to the jungle. __________________

06-13-2006, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,714 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	hi and welcome to the forum post your problem in the network forum __________________

06-13-2006, 05:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,012 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Welcome to TSF. We'll certainly do our best to help. Enjoy your time here. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

06-14-2006, 03:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Horse General Manager (Administrator) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Durban South Africa Posts: 4,297 OS: WIN XP PRO My System Blog Entries: 1	Welcome aboard. __________________ Know where you're going in life. You may already be there

06-17-2006, 07:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
CynthiaD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 2 OS: XP	Thanks for the warm welcome.

06-17-2006, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackduck30 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,230 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Hello Cynthia, glad to have you aboard,i am sure you will enjoy your stay __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All

06-18-2006, 12:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Hi, Cynthia, and welcome to TSF! All problems taken care here - see you around! __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

06-19-2006, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,482 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Greetings and salutations. Hope you get it working correctly and enjoy the high speed. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh