First of all: thanks to all of you for answering.
To make things clear: both modems that I spoke of are USB modems, so I
do need a driver. I already ordered and received my Vista upgrade dvd,
so I will install it (dual boot) and try the XP drivers first. If they
don't work, I will have to activate my Vista through phone. If the
Vista drivers for the Speedtouch modem come along (they are anounced
to be on the way) then I can use these.
But I don't feel like buying a new modem/router right now, because we
have plans for a new home to be build and should be able to move there
within a year and a half. Then, I want to switch from broadband ADSL
to broadband cable (telenet it is in belgium) and then I only need my
LAN card (which I have). It is probably a good idea to buy a router at
that time for the security reasons that you mention.
On 11 mrt, 19:35, af Gultarp
wrote:
Veerle!
I have not used such ADSL modem connected to USB. However, I think we should
put up a warning finger to believe that we will get drivers of all old
hardware for Vista. It might work, it might not, using drivers for XP.
If you now must upgrade your PC, which I did not, I bought a new one for
Vista, you may better consider buying a new ADSL. An ADSL you connect to the
LAN card/inlet on your PC. Or even better, buy an ADSL/Router combination,
then you have the start for a small LAN. I also understand that such router
prevents hackers to enter yor PC, as they can only see the router when they
"ping". Firewall.
I used this one:http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...tails.asp?EdpN...
I can see the price has gone down from 120 € to 60-70€.
But maybe you do not have a LAN connection on the PC, well then you must add
one for 10-12€.
The advantage with this solution is that the adaption program is not loaded
on the PC, but on the ADSL/Router. You communicate with the ADSL/Router via
the Internet browser. It is easy to handle.
BR
"Veerle" wrote:
Hi,
I am considering upgrading my Windows Xp To Windows Vista, but first I
need to a Vista compatible driver for my ADSL modem, because otherwise
I won't be able to connect to the internet any more.
My modem is from ASUS, model nr AAM6000UG/D. I filled in a contact
form on the ASUS website asking if they have a Vista modem, but answer
was negative. They don't mention if they are working on one, or are
going to. I'll try filling in a form again, asking just that.
But, my parents have an Thomsom (previous Alcatel) SpeedTouch USB
modem which they don't use any more. I could use their modem, if I can
find Vista drivers for it. But I can't find them either. They only
thing I do find is a dutch page (http://www.speedtouch.nl/
vista_info.html) mentioning that a driver for Vista will be available
soon. But I don't know what soon meens for them: within a month?
within 6 months? within a year?
Anyone using one of these modems and looking for (are maybe found)
Vista drivers as well?
Veerle