About this tag
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a common internet connection type discussed in these WindowsForum threads. Users report issues such as dial-up alternatives when DSL is unavailable, BSOD crashes during browsing on wired DSL connections, password errors in Windows Live Mail with AT&T DSL, boot time changes after switching from DSL to FIOS, remote desktop connection problems on DSL networks, Internet Explorer errors on DSL, wireless connectivity failures after upgrading DSL speed, and modem/router configuration problems with Verizon DSL. Troubleshooting often involves checking modem connections, updating drivers, and adjusting network settings.
  1. Radiomange

    Windows 7 Dial Up command without dialing digits & without dial tone

    I have a need to use a dial-up connection with a voice phone line & modem as there is NOTHING else available! There is no DSL, No cable, No cell coverage and no path for Satellite. In this case, I need to dial the ISP manually using the landline phone and then have the modem negotiate a...
    • Radiomange
    • Thread
    • at command connection dial-up dsl external dialer isp landline modem negotiate no cable no cell coverage voice calls windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. A

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Crashing while Browsing Internet

    Aslaam O Alikum I am using Hp Probook 450 G1 with windows 8.1 674 bit. My machine is working fine everywhere. But the one problem which I am facing is BSOD(unexpected kernel mode trap error) when I browse something over Internet. This prolem only occur in mu home when I connect to Internet...
  3. W

    Windows 7 Windows Live Mail??

    My wife's computer has Win.7 64 Bit and Win.Live Mail for E Mail. We are on ATT. DSL internet. The Live Mail will work for a while,then it won't connect. It says we put in the wrong password. I don't understand because nothing has been changed. I don't know how Windows Live Mail works. The...
    • WilliamP
    • Thread
    • att client configuration connectivity dsl email email configuration password issues troubleshooting windows 7 windows live mail
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Synoptic12

    Windows 7 "Speed Up" Boot Times 'Windows 7'

    Greetings. I have just joined Windows 7 forums today. I have noticed that there may be a few threads regarding 'boot up' in Windows 7. However, after performing some small technical tasks, I decided to post the results for the benefit of everyone. We presently were operating with DSL for...
    • Synoptic12
    • Thread
    • boot time disable feature dsl fios gadgets guidance internet speed line tests optimization performance phone issues recovery security startup symantec technical issues troubleshooting update user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. B

    Windows 7 Windows 7 home prenuim remote desktop

    I am tring to use the windows remote desktop. I am using It on 2 windows home prenuim computers. I tired to turn firewalls on both computer off just to check. One of the computers has DSL and know router. When I try to connect I get a certificate . I attach the certificate. I tried just...
    • Billd59
    • Thread
    • certificate connection issues dsl firewall home premium network remote desktop router troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. C

    Windows 7 I'm so lost!

    Hello! I am getting pretty frustrated with Internet Explorer :computer: and hope to find some help here as I have called Microsoft and I do not have $99 laying around to take a chance they can help me! I have also called my DSL provider and they want to charge me $40 lol! These are the...
    • Cindy Jones
    • Thread
    • browser issues computer issues dsl error message firewall frustration internet explorer norton tech support website issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. zabberwan

    Windows XP Wireless does not work, but wired does!

    Hi! I'm unable to connect an old IBM ThinkPad computer (with XP Pro on it) to the internet over the WLAN. When I use the LAN (wired connection) it connects and works perfectly. It detects the available Networks and SSID asks for the key and tries to make the connection, but fails invariably...
    • zabberwan
    • Thread
    • adsl connection dsl network router thinkpad troubleshooting windows xp wired connection wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. J

    Windows 7 Weird Issue Between Modem/Router

    Problem crept up at my Mom's house. Both hers and her girlfriend's laptops' wireless cards stopped working for no discernible reason. They wouldn't detect any networks at all. Mom has Verizon DSL, so it comes in through the modem. Works fine, I'm on her laptop right now typing this. After I...
    • JSnyder
    • Thread
    • connectivity dhcp dns drivers dsl ethernet firewall home network internet ip configuration linksys modem network no internet router settings troubleshooting verizon wireless wireless card
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  9. G

    Windows 7 Win 7 upgrade interupted by program" Dell modem diagnostic tool" Can't find it to delete.

    I have a retail upgrade to my Vista home premium to Window 7 home premium and it goes all the way to 62% finishing and then strops the installation and reloads me back to my OS. I have tries several times. I even made a copy in case the dvd was bad. still same results. The compatability...
  10. J

    Windows 7 Clean W7 64-bit Install & Drivers

    i have a gateway computer that i want to load windows 7 pro 64-bit on. i want to do a clean install. will my computer DSL be able to connect on-line so i can download 64-bit drivers? also will my chipset and monitor work before i can download drivers for it too? i'm not sure if things will...
  11. R

    Windows 7 odd issue with uploads

    Hello, I have Windows 7 and as of two weeks ago when I upload a file all of the bandwidth goes to that, I cannot view a simple webpage in any other browser program, perform multiple uploads, use FTP, check my email, my streaming Netflix is also affected that route through my U.S. Robotics...
    • RexxCrow
    • Thread
    • bandwidth code 10 connectivity driver issues dsl email file management ftp error killer nic media files network network performance router settings streaming troubleshooting upload web administration windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  12. G

    Windows 7 Limted/no Browsing with internet connection Windows 7 Upgrade

    Hello. I have spent that last couple of hours looking through the threads and didn't find one that met my particular issue. I am running Windows 7 Upgrade on a Dell Inspiron desktop. As of Thursday, June 16 after Windows Update and McAfee Update, I have had difficulty browsing the internet...
    • Greyhavens
    • Thread
    • clean install computer connection issues dell dsl ethernet internet mcafee modem mse network issues software conflict support tech support troubleshooting update issues upgrade web browsing windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. S

    Windows 7 Windows 7 64x Cannot Connect to some specific websites, i.e. www.java.com and a handful of others.

    I can access most websites from my laptop except for a handful, as stated in the title. I can access them from other computers on my network. Link Removed Adobe Link Removed www.police.sa,gov.au Link Removed These are a few of the sites I cannot access. I am also unable to access any...
    • Shieldsy
    • Thread
    • access denied adobe antivirus browser chrome connectivity d-link dsl firefox general failure hosts file java network issues ping router trace troubleshooting website windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. reghakr

    Shed a Tear: The Age of Broadband Caps Begins Monday

    Link Removed due to 404 Error Come Monday, AT&T will begin restricting more than 16 million broadband users based on the amount of data they use in a month. The No. 2 carrier’s entry into the broadband-cap club means that a majority of U.S. broadband users will now be subject to limits on how...
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • at&t bandwidth broadband charges cloud computing comcast data cap dsl infrastructure internet isp net neutrality netflix online gaming peak times restrictions streaming u-verse users video services
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  15. D

    Windows 7 Newb with error code

    Hello all, I just bought a used acer aspire 5734z-4725 laptop with Windows 7 off of craigslist. Everything works fine except when I try to connect to the internet. It brings up error code 651. my internet is a dsl connection from centurylink that is 1.5Mb. I have their basic router hooked...
    • Dcstevenson
    • Thread
    • acer connectivity dsl error help internet network router troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  16. Firecracker

    Windows 7 Unexpected 10Gb/s Internet Connection Leads to ISP Confusion and High Charges

    This morning I woke up to find that I had a 10Gb/s internet connection, I only noticed because my 3GB Call of duty: Black OPs and a torrent download of 5GB Dowloaded in <1minute, then 5 hours later I get a phone call from Testra Our ISP, finding out why we had been downloading so much in so much...
    • Firecracker
    • Thread
    • 10gbs accusation apology bandwidth call of duty connection download dsl equipment internet isp lan party network optical optics speed testra torrent troubleshooting usage
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  17. modman

    Windows 7 Can't seem to open ports for any thing!!

    I've been trying to open some ports to use a software called Echolink for my dad and i've been trying to open ports for starting a minecraft and a few hl2 source engine servers. have a Netgear WGR614 which i'm useing as a hub and wireless router. I also have a Westell 6100 wind driver on...
    • modman
    • Thread
    • dsl echolink firewall hl2 minecraft netgear network port forwarding router westell
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  18. R

    Windows 7 **NO INTERNET: The DNS Server isn't responding**

    WIN 7 x64 DSL connection OK, had internet today and now i don't. When i diagnose connection issue in IE, it says "The DNS Server isn't responding" I've done about everything. 1. checked ipv4 properties and auto detect is checked. 2. power cycled 3. dns flush you name it!! now here's the...
    • rocket
    • Thread
    • connection dns dsl error ethernet internet ip configuration ipv6 modem network network adapter network issues ping router subnet mask tcp/ip troubleshooting windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  19. Captain Jack

    Google picks Santa Rosa's Sonic for high-profile project

    Google has selected local Internet provider Sonic.net as a partner for its high-profile project to deliver ultra-fast broadband services to a select few homes in the South Bay.Sonic.net will provide customer service and perform on-site installations for the fiber optic broadband network...
    • Captain Jack
    • Thread
    • broadband community networking customer service digital data dsl expansion plans fiber optic fiber-to-the-home google high-speed internet home network internet services market analysis network management pilot project santa rosa sonic.net stanford tech innovation telecommunications
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  20. J

    Windows 7 VPN so so slow in Win 7

    I installed VPN connection to work 5 weeks ago on my new Toshiba dual core i5 laptop and was working fine. Last Tuesday, my Win 7 system crashed and showed blue screen, when I made changes to my CA anti-virus software - to increase security setting. It kept on crashing when i try to connect to...
    • joncam63
    • Thread
    • antivirus bandwidth blue screen connection corruption dsl internet laptop modem network registry reset security slow support toshiba trouble troubleshooting vpn windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking