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Old 09-16-2006   #5 (permalink)
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RE: Problem creating a PPPoA connection

Dave,

I've since switched to a Wireless ADSL Router which solved all my problems.

I've not been able to download RC1 yet.

Alga.

"Dave" wrote:

> Alga i didnt have a problem using this card under beta 2 and used to connect
> to the net frequently with no problems using the default software that
> shipped with the CD.
>
> Now my problem is Rc1 wont install the drivers for some strange reason, and
> i have 2 unknown devices in my device manager. ( atm , base system device ).
>
> have you managed to get your card to work in rc1 ?
>
> lsonso2@hotmail.com
>
> "alga" wrote:
>
> > I am using a PCI ADSL (Conexant AccessRunner ADSL) under Vista Beta 2. The
> > connection details given to me by my ISP specifiy PPPoA so I have installed
> > the correct drivers for this, with no problems. I can see the System Tray
> > icon and use the Control Panel applet which both show the adapter has made a
> > successful connection. However, when I try to create a connection in
> > Internet Explorer, I only get the option to make a PPPoE connection. When I
> > try this it does not work. Diagnosing the problem gives a message to the
> > effect that my Local Network cable is unplugged, which does not apply to
> > PPPoA.
> >
> > So the problem is I can get a successful connection to broadband - I just
> > can't use it under IE.
> >
> > My questions are:-
> >
> > 1) does Vista support PPPoA, as it is not mentioned anywhere in Help (or in
> > these forums)?
> >
> > 2) If 1) is not relevant to the problem I am having, is there a way of
> > making IE 'recognise' the ADSL adapter under Vista?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > alga

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