Recent content by TimeRanger

Well, I would add a router but I am only going to have the laptop until mid May, when I take it to my Dad - I bought it and had it sent here so I could get it set up for him. (he will be on a dial-up connection and cable is MUCH faster). As previously stated, I have set up quite a few...

Connection: Computer connected directly to Linksys BEFCMU10 ver3 cable modem via Ethernet cable. I have owned this modem for about 5 years. Supports both Ethernet and USB connections, but Win7 lacks the necessary USB drivers for this device and I have not been able to locate them online. I...

Ok, I set the IPv4 to obtain IP and DNS automatically. Rebooted both the computer and the modem. IPv4 recognizes the DNS addresses and the IP, (lv.cox.net) and even the IP address, but still will not allow an internet connection. (The addresses it recognizes are identical to the ones used by...

Ok, will give it a try. THANKS!

Not exactly sure how to do this in 7. I have set up maybe 10-12 other computers with this modem and connection, under the 98 and XP systems with zero issues. It has always been a "plug-n-play" situation. Thanks

New computer - Dell Inspiron 15R laptop. Windows-7 home premium 64-bit. Trying to access internet. 7 gives connection option of Broadband where ISP requires ID and Password. However, my ISP does not require this info to log on....its just "plug-n-play" I have run every test and diagnostic...