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ISP name - Windows 7

  • 24-03-2012 04:06PM
    #1
    Narrator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭


    Hey guys,

    So i just built my own PC and have everything up and running but when it comes to setting up my broadband i cant find my ISP name. is there any way of finding it on my existing computer etc..?


    any help would be great.


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Narrator wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    So i just built my own PC and have everything up and running but when it comes to setting up my broadband i cant find my ISP name. is there any way of finding it on my existing computer etc..?


    any help would be great.

    ISP name? Is it a mobile broadband thing? They usually install the drivers automatically once plugged in. Look in Computer for the icon to open the installer. You shouldn't need to re-configure a fixed line broadband modem for a new computer

    Nick

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  • #3
    Narrator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭Narrator


    yoyo wrote: »
    ISP name? Is it a mobile broadband thing? They usually install the drivers automatically once plugged in. Look in Computer for the icon to open the installer. You shouldn't need to re-configure a fixed line broadband modem for a new computer

    Nick

    It's a fixed line alright. I updated the motherboard drivers for the ethernet and went about setting up a new connection and it asked for the ISP name and password. i have the password key but cant find the ISP Name.


  • #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Narrator wrote: »
    It's a fixed line alright. I updated the motherboard drivers for the ethernet and went about setting up a new connection and it asked for the ISP name and password. i have the password key but cant find the ISP Name.

    Do you connect to a DSL modem/router with a network cable?

    Then you won't have to set up a "New Connection".


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    If it's fixed line then all that stuff is already setup inside the router / wireless access point.

    You only need such settings on a PC if using 3G or Dial up modem etc.


  • #6
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Is should be just plug & play connecting via ethernet. Just plug in the cable/make sure ethernet drivers are installed. If you have a Wireless adaptor make sure its installed properly and the drivers are also installed. Then just connect to the network

    Nick

    My Beer Glass collection site 🍺

    My Irish Callcards site



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  • #7
    Narrator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭Narrator


    Thanks alot for your great help guys. i had to check for driver updates a couple of times and restart the machine then bam the internet worked. brilliant stuff.

    Now i've to try and get rid of 3 wizard internet connections. heh


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