Hi

I have been connected to broadband (with Freeserve) for the last few days
and still have a lot to learn about the basics. To start off with I used
the USB Copperjet modem supplied and had no problem logging on to Freeserve
using the settings supplied through the Setup CD.

However, now I want to use my Sar 715 Router and I am having problems
logging on to my ISP. I have set-up the Router the way the manual said and I
can get the router to see both of my computers and also can get connected to
Freeserve (eventually).

The problem is I don't know how to ensure that I can log on to my ISP.
Although I usually succeed after fiddling around for a short (and sometimes
a "long") time, it is a new battle every time I switch on my computer,
although once I am logged on I stay logged on with no problem. Can anyone
explain to me how I can find a way to log on to my ISP. As far as I can see
there is no way to set up a dial up connection as there is with a narrowband
connection. I am using Windows XP/

Thanks

Ellis

"Martin Cooper" <usenet@martinc.me.uk> wrote in message
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Thanks Martin

When you use the freeserve setup disk you get an icon that you can click on
to log on to your ISP. With the Router it is different; you don't have an
icon to click on. That is why I am finding the change over confusing. I
suppose all will become clear in time. Thanks for that link - very
interesting.

Ellis

That has made things a lot clearer. It is late now but I will check out what
you say tomorrow. One thing that is of particular interest is your reference
to DHCP. I do not think that it is enabled on my router although the NAT
definitely is. Thanks for your help. I think I am getting there now.

Ellis