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| 383717 | 2005-08-25 23:53:00 | Just got one of those free broadband modem packages from xtra and was wondering if I have to use their installation CD or can it be done manually. I am not a big fan of installation CDs as a rule - don't much like company logos & non essential programs that sometimes come with them. Cheers |
wlowscrk (395) | ||
| 383718 | 2005-08-26 00:08:00 | If you set it up via ethernet you dont need the CD, but the disc makes it easy and dosent install any software. | Rob99 (151) | ||
| 383719 | 2005-08-26 00:56:00 | Thanks I will give it a go tonight which is when Telecom reckon the line will be ready. Quite quick really - ordered on Tues - modem arrived Thurs and they reckon the line will be ready Friday late arvo. Well fingers crossed anyway. :rolleyes: Thanks again for the reply. |
wlowscrk (395) | ||
| 383720 | 2005-08-26 03:24:00 | If you use the CD, check your Local Area connection (control panel network conns) for the configuration of Power Management. The CD default is "allow this device to bring computer out of standby". Had me going for a while. | steelsporran (6566) | ||
| 383721 | 2005-08-26 10:55:00 | Thanks - just checked and it was set to allow comp to shut this device down. That could have put me in a bit of a tailspin. Installation was smooth and seems to be running well - definitely alot better than my old dialup :thumbs: | wlowscrk (395) | ||
| 383722 | 2005-08-26 12:16:00 | omg u must b some heavy crack smokin addic or something lol if u dont want to install using a basic CD.......paranoia paranoia!!!!! i dont like setups!!!!! omg | jamesyboi (6579) | ||
| 383723 | 2005-08-26 12:33:00 | get a grip child, The thread starter is just showing some commen sense, have a look on the average PC that has had an Xtra supplied CD run on it and take note of the browser branding and Xtra software located around the place. And as for that retarded flash interface that brings a comp to its knees if it doesn't have the correct flah player installed, For crying out loud. If it was me I would take a hammer to those Xtra cd's. And I tell ya what, If one more of my clients ring me in a bother because the Xtra help desk instructed them to uninstall their Anti-Virus im gonna have a go at the bloddy fools with a bat. Rant over. Dont trust Xtra for a second. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 383724 | 2005-08-26 23:18:00 | Yeah and 9 times out of 10 they tell you to uninstall zonealarm too. Once had a telecom service person tell me my modem was probably not configured right and I should get an "expert" in to do it for me. He would not take into consideration that it had been working perfectly for a couple of years and had only just gone haywire. Turned out to be a short in an electric fence up on the road - second service guy found it in 5 mins. | wlowscrk (395) | ||
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