Hi everybody, I just installed DSL the other day and have been having a small problem. Everytime I reboot the computer I lose my connection. Ipconfig shows 169.x.x.x I have to renew the IP manually everytime. Also it shows that I have 2 LAN connections and 2 NICS, a Macronix(which is the one I installed) and an NTS P.P.P.o.E Ethernet adapter, which wasn't there untill I installed the DSL software from Bell. I know there is only 1 NIC in the comp. Running WIN2K Pro. Any ideas? Thanks

I would contact Bell about the problem, its their software... There may be issues with their software and W2K or something that still needs to be done in the settings.

I do not suggest the used of thier software I am using pacbell bell dsl and they came with a software call enternet300 which sucks big time. I prefer RASpppoE. this is a small program and really reliable. if u dotn' like software.. then just buy a dsl router. so udotn' have to enter user name a password everytime.. u can stay connected and even stick with the same IP if u have a dynamic IP isseued to u

Don't know a whole lot about your DSL setup. But, if you have a little money to spend, you could try and purchase a cable/DSL router (like Lynksys) to act as a go-between on your hookup. Hook it up between your DSL modem and your system. The router will pick up an IP address from the modem and use NAT to send another IP address to your pc. A decent router should give you a web configuration utility that will let you choose pppoe or DHCP assigned IP addresses. If you have a USB connection to your DSL modem, you will also need an ethernet card installed in your system. The new router will hook into that. You may be able to buy one with USB hook-up, but it's been awhile since I looked into that. One other thing, I prefer to stay away from any 3rd party software such as the configuration software that came with your DSL modem. That could be a problem if your modem is USB, though. Hope this helps a little.