HELP! I have just switched to DSL but have had to do it running my old mac system 9 OS. I usually use system X but the driver on the install disc wasn't compatible. Does anyone know how or where I can get a driver for system OS X. My dsl modem is a westell wirespeed. All / any help very much appreciated. Ta.

OS X has a built-in PPPoE driver, so if your modem hooks up via Ethernet to your Mac, you should be OK. If it uses the USB connection, well, OS X might have to take a back seat to OS 9 for now... p

is it a wire speed 516? if so then 1. Inside the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2. Click on the Network icon. 3. Click on the TCP/IP tab. 4. Click the Configure drop down list and select Built in Ethernet. 5. Click on the PPPoE tab. 6. Check the box next to Connect using PPPoE. 7. Fill in the Service Provider field 8. Fill in the PPPoE Service Name field 9. In the Account Name field, type your User name. 10. In the Password field, type your password. 11. Check the box next to Save Password. 12. Click the PPPoE Options button. 13. Check the box next to Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications. 14. Uncheck the Prompt to stay connected if idle for 3 minutes. 15. Uncheck the box next to Disconnected if idle for 3 minutes. 16. Check the box next to Disconnect when user logs out. 17. Click the OK button. 18. Click on the TCP/IP tab 19. Click the arrow box on the Configure drop down list and choose Using PPP. 20. In the Search Domains box, type your domain 22. Click Save button. 23. Close the Network window. 24. You are ready to connect.

Many thanks, Unfortunately I am using a USB connection so until OS X is catered for I will have to settle for OS 9! Thanks again all.

i have the same problem i have a adsl modem with usb connections and cant find a damn driver. the closest i came is a alcatel driver but cant seem to get it working. im going to buy a ethernet modem as they are better for os x and im not screwwing around any more it will cost me heaps but!

Don't use USB. USB for anything, DSL or cable just sucks. Use ethernet if you have it. If not, GET IT. It's a bit faster and tons more reliable. Plus there's no drivers needed. It's all built in. They should never have put USB as an option for dsl/cable modems. It's a nightmare, I deal with em everyday.