>Ante wrote:
>
>> I have broadband ADSL connection to the network and I would just like
>> to know how to make my windows xp automaticly connect to the network
>> when starting up or loging in.
>>
>> Thank you for helping me!
>
>This is something you need to ask your DSL provider and it depends on
>the make/model DSL modem. Certain modems, particularly older models, do
>not have the software on them to keep your user name and password and
>other connection details. With these modems, you are not automatically
>on line at startup but instead must run some sort of connection manager
>or set up the connection and create a shortcut to it.
>
>Newer models of modems have the necessary connection software built in
>and that's why they connect automatically. The way to deal with this is
>to either 1) get a different DSL modem; 2) install a router which will
>handle the automatic login. Make sure you check with your DSL provider
>before doing anything.
>
>Malke

>Chuck wrote:
>
>> Simplify just a bit, Malke.
>>
>> This depends upon the modem.  If you have a modem with Ethernet, get a
>> NAT
>> router.  If it doesn't have Ethernet, get a modem that does, and get a
>> NAT router.
>>
>> It's possible that your modem will do routing too.  If you'll provide
>> the make and model, we can advise better.
>>
>> Don't waste your time with the ISP.  If they were any good, they would
>> have told you the answer already.
>
>Thanks, Chuck. I was just repeating information I had gotten from AT&T
>DSL here about how their modems work and what to do about connecting
>automatically. I still think checking with the ISP about what modems
>work, etc. is a good idea because why waste time getting something that
>won't work with their service. And yes, I've had my share of worthless
>conversations with DSL providers' tech support but I've also had some
>good ones. YMMV.