Need temporary PC swap on home dsl line. 1

[mars19301]

Hello, I am using Verizon DSL w/my Win98 desktop and Westell 2200 modem. I have a new laptop home from work for just the next two days (not my laptop) and need an internet connection. Do I need to run the Verizon install CD and then play with tech support or is there a workaround?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

Spanky

 

[mars19301]

FYI - per Verizon tech support (fast and accurate by the way),
once the modem is configured, it's a simple matter of taking the usb cable from the desktop and plugging it into the laptop. Voila!

 

[dot3]

Will this also work for BellSouth DSL and VPN?

 

[mars19301]

It should. Simply disconnect from the old and plug it into the new. I would reboot the new before trying the browser.

m

 

[plshlpme]

do you guys use pppoe with verizon?
there should be no issue ever over which pc is connected to the network whith this authentication..
the only time i have ever seen an issue was with a cable provider that would not let go of the dhcp leases.. and would not issue a new ip to a different mac address. that was resolved by calling them and they manually realeasd it