High-speed Internet & w98se

[Sudy Nim]

I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has anyone
had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out for?
The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
also on? TIA.

I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast PCI
Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and make
the connection.

My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in 2001
with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is 100
and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated 10/13/00 -
Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.

 

[Ron Martell]

"Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote:

>I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has anyone
>had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
>improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out for?
>The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
>greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
>also on? TIA.
>
>I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast PCI
>Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and make
>the connection.
>
>My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in 2001
>with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is 100
>and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated 10/13/00 -
>Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.
>

Should be no problems with that configuration. I have one computer
still running 98SE that connects to my router & adsl without any
difficulty.

Depending on the data rate of your DSL you should get a tremendous
speed increase on the Internet. My adsl runs at 1.5 mbs which gives
me about 160KB/sec on downloads from good sites, which is 30 to 40
times faster than I ever got with dial-up.


Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[dadiOH]

Sudy Nim wrote:
> I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se.
> Has anyone had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will
> it be a (valued) improvement over the dial up modem

You betcha!! As Martell said, the speed is wonderful. Even a slow
DSL (700+) would be a big improvement. It is also nice not to have to
listen to the squawking DUN modem as it connects. Not to mention the
time that the DUN modem takes to connect.
___________

> and is there
> anything to watch out for?

There will probably come a time when you won't be able to connect so
learn to reset your modem. See manual.

--

dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

 

[Sudy Nim]

"dadiOH" <dadiOH@guesswhere.com> wrote in message
news:OWDn0gHAIHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Sudy Nim wrote:
> > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se.
> > Has anyone had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will
> > it be a (valued) improvement over the dial up modem
>
> You betcha!! As Martell said, the speed is wonderful. Even a slow
> DSL (700+) would be a big improvement. It is also nice not to have to
> listen to the squawking DUN modem as it connects. Not to mention the
> time that the DUN modem takes to connect.
> ___________
>
> > and is there
> > anything to watch out for?
>
> There will probably come a time when you won't be able to connect so
> learn to reset your modem. See manual.
>
> --
>
> dadiOH
>

Thank you Ron Martell & dadiOH for the uplifting replies. Got to go as I
have a modem to install! - ) Sudy Nim

 

[lb]

You should probably install a firewall as your IP address does not
change as often or not at all. I would recommend the free version of
Outpost as it is low on resources and has some ad blocking features.
You can check this site for other suggestions regarding a brand of
firewall. Some simple tweaks can improve your throughput. This site
has good advice and testing tools: http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks

Sudy Nim wrote:
> I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has anyone
> had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
> improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out for?
> The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
> greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
> also on? TIA.
>
> I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast PCI
> Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and make
> the connection.
>
> My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in 2001
> with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is 100
> and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated 10/13/00 -
> Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.

 

[Galen Somerville]

"Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote in message
news:qOxKi.601968$p47.547788@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has anyone
> had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
> improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out for?
> The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
> greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
> also on? TIA.
>
> I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast PCI
> Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and make
> the connection.
>
> My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in 2001
> with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is 100
> and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated 10/13/00 -
> Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.
>
>
If you install the ATT modem using their disk, beware. If you don't read what's on the screen and
just keep clicking "OK", you will end up with a load of Yahoo crap.

None of that is needed. Generally there is one screen that has a lot of checkboxes already checked.
But the top of the screen says these are auxiliary programs you MAY want. Uncheck them unless you
love Yahoo.

Galen

 

[Don Phillipson]

"Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote in message
news:qOxKi.601968$p47.547788@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...

> I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast
PCI
> Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and make
> the connection.

Several web sites tell us how to do this. People who
prefer a printed manual should consider the Osborne
Complete Reference Guide to the Internet. This
explains both theory and practice (and the 2nd edn.
covers Win98 as well as later OSs.)

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

 

[Sudy Nim]

I have AVG Anti-Virus, Ad-Aware Pro and Spybot-Search & Destroy.
I read as many pros as cons about firewalls and I'm sitting on the fence,
as I don't know if I need one or not. I get the impression that it is
necessary with DSL service. But have not read anything specific on the
subject.Do you have a recommendation for a particular one? And thanks for
that tweaks site.

"lb" <ldbrw@my-Dejanews.com> wrote in message
news:1190838200.196441.134600@19g2000hsx.googlegroups.com...
> You should probably install a firewall as your IP address does not
> change as often or not at all. I would recommend the free version of
> Outpost as it is low on resources and has some ad blocking features.
> You can check this site for other suggestions regarding a brand of
> firewall. Some simple tweaks can improve your throughput. This site
> has good advice and testing tools: http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks

>
> Sudy Nim wrote:
> > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has
anyone
> > had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
> > improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out
for?
> > The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
> > greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
> > also on? TIA.
> >
> > I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast
PCI
> > Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and
make
> > the connection.
> >
> > My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in
2001
> > with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is
100
> > and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated
10/13/00 -
> > Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.
>

 

[Sudy Nim]

"Galen Somerville" <galen@surewest.net> wrote in message
news:eVrLoyHAIHA.3548@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
> "Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote in message
> news:qOxKi.601968$p47.547788@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has
anyone
> > had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
> > improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out
for?
> > The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
> > greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
> > also on? TIA.
> >
> > I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast
PCI
> > Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and
make
> > the connection.
> >
> > My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in
2001
> > with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is
100
> > and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated
10/13/00 -
> > Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.
> >
> >
> If you install the ATT modem using their disk, beware. If you don't read
what's on the screen and
> just keep clicking "OK", you will end up with a load of Yahoo crap.
>
> None of that is needed. Generally there is one screen that has a lot of
checkboxes already checked.
> But the top of the screen says these are auxiliary programs you MAY want.
Uncheck them unless you
> love Yahoo.
>
> Galen
>
>
I use w98 Dial-Up Networking (part of MS OS) this does not even require a
server CD. Never tried it with DSL only dial up modems.

I did open the AT&T | Yahoo Installer CD and there is a ManualSetup icon.
Haven't installed it yet. But the manual procedure looks simple and
(apparently) installs nothing from the CD? We shall see!

Sudy Nim

 

[Sudy Nim]

"dadiOH" <dadiOH@guesswhere.com> wrote in message
news:OWDn0gHAIHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Sudy Nim wrote:
> > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se.
> > Has anyone had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will
> > it be a (valued) improvement over the dial up modem
>
> You betcha!! As Martell said, the speed is wonderful. Even a slow
> DSL (700+) would be a big improvement. It is also nice not to have to
> listen to the squawking DUN modem as it connects. Not to mention the
> time that the DUN modem takes to connect.
> ___________
>
> > and is there
> > anything to watch out for?
>
> There will probably come a time when you won't be able to connect so
> learn to reset your modem. See manual.
>
>
>
No manual included with Linksys EtherFast PCI Adapter just an installation
sheet. Could not find any at their web site either. AT&T includes only a
much to be desired Installation and Feature Guide. No Manual :-(

Sudy Nim

 

[Franc Zabkar]

On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:46:46 GMT, "Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com>
put finger to keyboard and composed:

>I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has anyone
>had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
>improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out for?
>The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
>greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
>also on? TIA.

My DSL modem/router powers up in logged out mode. I use its browser
interface to login and logout, so in that respect it's no worse than
dialup.

http://www.users.on.net/~fzabkar/DSL-302G/MainPages/Connection_Status.htm
http://www.users.on.net/~fzabkar/DSL-302G/MainPages/Quick_Configuration.htm

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Do you know the exact model number of the Linksys adapter? What dadiOH said
was to keep the modem installed in case you lose the DSL. Then you can
easily go back to dial-up. That's an entirely separate issue from anything
to do with the ethernet adapter.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote in message
news:MnGKi.141940$ax1.138989@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> "dadiOH" <dadiOH@guesswhere.com> wrote in message
> news:OWDn0gHAIHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Sudy Nim wrote:
>> > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se.
>> > Has anyone had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will
>> > it be a (valued) improvement over the dial up modem
>>
>> You betcha!! As Martell said, the speed is wonderful. Even a slow
>> DSL (700+) would be a big improvement. It is also nice not to have to
>> listen to the squawking DUN modem as it connects. Not to mention the
>> time that the DUN modem takes to connect.
>> ___________
>>
>> > and is there
>> > anything to watch out for?
>>
>> There will probably come a time when you won't be able to connect so
>> learn to reset your modem. See manual.
>>
>>
>>
> No manual included with Linksys EtherFast PCI Adapter just an installation
> sheet. Could not find any at their web site either. AT&T includes only a
> much to be desired Installation and Feature Guide. No Manual :-(
>
> Sudy Nim
>
>
>

 

[dadiOH]

Gary S. Terhune wrote:
> Do you know the exact model number of the Linksys adapter? What
> dadiOH said was to keep the modem installed in case you lose the
> DSL. Then you can easily go back to dial-up. That's an entirely
> separate issue from anything to do with the ethernet adapter.

But also how to renew the IP address either by using WinIPConfig or
unplugging the power to the DSL modem for 15-30 seconds.

--

dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

 

[Sudy Nim]

"dadiOH" <dadiOH@guesswhere.com> wrote in message
news:eHOdq5PAIHA.5980@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Gary S. Terhune wrote:
> > Do you know the exact model number of the Linksys adapter? What
> > dadiOH said was to keep the modem installed in case you lose the
> > DSL. Then you can easily go back to dial-up. That's an entirely
> > separate issue from anything to do with the ethernet adapter.
>
> But also how to renew the IP address either by using WinIPConfig or
> unplugging the power to the DSL modem for 15-30 seconds.
>
> --
>
> dadiOH
>
>
Gary S. Terhune you read my mind! I was pondering what slot to use for the
new card and decided I'll just replace the old modem. Glad I stopped to read
the mail. The Linksys number is LNE100TX v5.1 and the Setup Wizard v1.5. I
just got off the phone with them as the box is dated 2003. They said this is
the latest version.

dadiOH everyone is answering my questions before I have a chance to ask!
<VBG>

 

[lb]

Sudy Nim wrote:
> I have AVG Anti-Virus, Ad-Aware Pro and Spybot-Search & Destroy.
> I read as many pros as cons about firewalls and I'm sitting on the fence,
> as I don't know if I need one or not. I get the impression that it is
> necessary with DSL service. But have not read anything specific on the
> subject.Do you have a recommendation for a particular one? And thanks for
> that tweaks site.
>
> "lb" <ldbrw@my-Dejanews.com> wrote in message
> news:1190838200.196441.134600@19g2000hsx.googlegroups.com...
> > You should probably install a firewall as your IP address does not
> > change as often or not at all. I would recommend the free version of
> > Outpost as it is low on resources and has some ad blocking features.
> > You can check this site for other suggestions regarding a brand of
> > firewall. Some simple tweaks can improve your throughput. This site
> > has good advice and testing tools: http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks
>
> >
> > Sudy Nim wrote:
> > > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has
> anyone
> > > had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
> > > improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out
> for?
> > > The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be a
> > > greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer is
> > > also on? TIA.
> > >
> > > I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast
> PCI
> > > Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and
> make
> > > the connection.
> > >
> > > My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in
> 2001
> > > with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is
> 100
> > > and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated
> 10/13/00 -
> > > Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.
> >

http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=outfirewall

All of the versions listed are not free except when you scroll down to
the old versions section and look and there is a version 1.0 that IS
free. It is a basic firewall that watches ports and checks
applications that are trying to connect to the internet. It is small
and does not use much resources like some other firewalls. You will
see your resources drop by 2-4% only. Works very well with 98.

Also be sure to use the phone line filters that they should have given
you.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

So, you have the right drivers for the Linksys adapter? And it works? If you
can do that AND keep your old modem, you've got the best arrangement.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote in message
news:FORKi.144252$ax1.99307@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> "dadiOH" <dadiOH@guesswhere.com> wrote in message
> news:eHOdq5PAIHA.5980@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Gary S. Terhune wrote:
>> > Do you know the exact model number of the Linksys adapter? What
>> > dadiOH said was to keep the modem installed in case you lose the
>> > DSL. Then you can easily go back to dial-up. That's an entirely
>> > separate issue from anything to do with the ethernet adapter.
>>
>> But also how to renew the IP address either by using WinIPConfig or
>> unplugging the power to the DSL modem for 15-30 seconds.
>>
>> --
>>
>> dadiOH
>>
>>
> Gary S. Terhune you read my mind! I was pondering what slot to use for the
> new card and decided I'll just replace the old modem. Glad I stopped to
> read
> the mail. The Linksys number is LNE100TX v5.1 and the Setup Wizard v1.5.
> I
> just got off the phone with them as the box is dated 2003. They said this
> is
> the latest version.
>
> dadiOH everyone is answering my questions before I have a chance to ask!
> <VBG>
>
>
>
>

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

All routers (or DSL modem/router combined, which is probably what you got
with your DSL) protect you in one way by using NAT (network address
translation) routing -- your inward IP isn't the same as your outward IP --
and that keeps a lot of possible attacks out. However, most routers also
include a true firewall. Assuming this is the case, it isn't at all
necessary to include yet another firewall on your system.

If all you got was a DSL modem, without included router, then I heartily
suggest you buy a router, even if it's only for one machine. NAT is the best
protection you can get.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Sudy Nim" <pseudonym@noplace.com> wrote in message
news:96GKi.141885$ax1.62735@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>I have AVG Anti-Virus, Ad-Aware Pro and Spybot-Search & Destroy.
> I read as many pros as cons about firewalls and I'm sitting on the fence,
> as I don't know if I need one or not. I get the impression that it is
> necessary with DSL service. But have not read anything specific on the
> subject.Do you have a recommendation for a particular one? And thanks for
> that tweaks site.
>
> "lb" <ldbrw@my-Dejanews.com> wrote in message
> news:1190838200.196441.134600@19g2000hsx.googlegroups.com...
>> You should probably install a firewall as your IP address does not
>> change as often or not at all. I would recommend the free version of
>> Outpost as it is low on resources and has some ad blocking features.
>> You can check this site for other suggestions regarding a brand of
>> firewall. Some simple tweaks can improve your throughput. This site
>> has good advice and testing tools: http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks
>
>>
>> Sudy Nim wrote:
>> > I do have a couple of questions about the correlation with w98se. Has
> anyone
>> > had experience with a DSL modem/router and w98se? Will it be a (valued)
>> > improvement over the dial up modem and is there anything to watch out
> for?
>> > The store guy said that the modem is "on" all the time so virus can be
>> > a
>> > greater threat. That doesn't appear logical to me unless the computer
>> > is
>> > also on? TIA.
>> >
>> > I received the modem from AT&T - Yahoo and purchased a 10/100 EtherFast
> PCI
>> > Adapter from Circus City. I guess I'm ready to install this thing and
> make
>> > the connection.
>> >
>> > My computer is a Dell XPS-T500 purchased in 1999. I have updated it in
> 2001
>> > with an Intel 824438X 1 GHz Pentium III and 384 MB of RAM. The FSB is
> 100
>> > and the BIOS is version A11 the last available from Dell dated
> 10/13/00 -
>> > Phoenix 4.0 release 6.0.
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>

 

[Dan]

Thank you so much for that great coverage of NAT and routers because that is
exactly the answer I was looking for as well but could not put it into words
like you just did Gary. I really appreciate the effort.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Except that I should have qualified that to "most 'home/office' routers", if
you know what I mean. I'm sure there are routers that do not use NAT....I
think... I think I'll go to bed now.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ED8D87A4-0C32-4792-AC6E-97CB02FE3B1B@microsoft.com...
> Thank you so much for that great coverage of NAT and routers because that
> is
> exactly the answer I was looking for as well but could not put it into
> words
> like you just did Gary. I really appreciate the effort.

 

[Dan]

I read in the newspapers that DOD has firewalls that can hack your system if
anyone tries to get in theres. Do you know anything more about this and I
read that recently unclassfied Pentagon emails were hacked from China and a 6
million dollar data base was recently hacked. It certainly is getting bad
out there.

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

> Except that I should have qualified that to "most 'home/office' routers", if
> you know what I mean. I'm sure there are routers that do not use NAT....I
> think... I think I'll go to bed now.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> www.grystmill.com
>
> "Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ED8D87A4-0C32-4792-AC6E-97CB02FE3B1B@microsoft.com...
> > Thank you so much for that great coverage of NAT and routers because that
> > is
> > exactly the answer I was looking for as well but could not put it into
> > words
> > like you just did Gary. I really appreciate the effort.
>
>
>