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Well here in Canada we use external ADSL modems..usually acting a a router or bridge...the OS does not matter..the NIC in the OS does...but not the external device.....
Are you telling me that in the UK you use internal ADSL modems??
What a pain for the ISP...
I am really not getting this....you are saying that an external switch\router\modem will be affected by an attached OS???
MLF
Edit> reread whole thread....USB modem??? If this is the case...the issue is NOT with Vista...but with the ISP that supplies the POS and the vendor the makes it.
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Here are some PCI modem that are supposed to be supported by Vista.
HSP56 Micro Modem (32bit) (supported via post install update)
Intel® 537EP (32 bit) (BestData Brand)
In-Build CX11252 modem (32-bit)
Motorola® SM56 Modem (32 bit)
Almost forgot here is where I found the info. http://forumz.tomshardware.com/softw...ict232602.html
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nihil: Yip, just went to the dealer here. My friends owns a business and put me on the books so I can get my things there. Just gave them a call. They dont have any Vista supported modems as of yet. Something about next week.
Extremely difficult for the man on the street.
Well I guess I will wait for Vista SP1 or something before I go over. Also I see there is still mouse accel problem in vista. And its been in testing for 5 years apparently now. Shocking iimo.
Anyway guys. Thank you for the posts.
If you find me a driver please post :D
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Cider...this is not a Vista issue...if your ISP supplies you with aniquated hardware from a vendor that does not supply a VISTA driver...SP1 aint gonna fix it :rolleyes:
MLF
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Are we talking about a internal PCI ADSL modem or an external modem that connects via (USB or Ethernet) provided by your isp?
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I have an internal PCI Adsl however Nihil said he couldnt find a driver for the USB external. And no it isnt supplied by your ISP. I dunno how it works in the states or UK but we buy our own modems at vendors of our choice. Our ISP does offer routers but at high prices and they tie you to a contract ...
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hum...
well the way I do it...I use my nic to router to adsl modem....either rented or purchased dsl modem from the isp. Modem is in bridge mode so if purchased...I usually just have to reset settings on router when channging ISPs....
Keeps it simple....that way I can run any OS I want....and several machines...adding and subtracting as needed...all using one connection
have had the same modem at several sites for 3-5 years as the dsl technology really hasnt changed much...other then the ISP infrastructure.
MLF
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Hmmmm,
Yes, if you use NICs and a router all your machine has to do is recognise the NIC.
Otherwise your OS needs to recognise the modem for what it is...........so it needs a driver.
Over here (UK) the ISP generally gives you a "free" modem (USB type) which has an installation disk with it.
I have two purchased USB modems............ they will run on XP SP2, 2000 SP4 and ME without problems, but I had to load the software for them on all three boxes.
At the moment I have been unable to find software to run them under Vista, nor have I been able to find a new USB modem that is Vista certified.
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Well nihil, suppose we have to wait :D These modem manufacturers are abit slow :P
