Setting up BTOpenworld connection using LAN...

I have a question to ask the experts out there...

When I originally obtained a BTOpenworld Broadband account I was
provided with their set-up discs and a Alcatel modem... Although the
Broadband account is in effect, constantly 'on', to connect to it and
utilise it I have to 'dial-in' so to speak... The PC dials the number
and I am connected to broadband...

Thing is... I want to set up a network at home, and to that end have
obtained an alternative modem and router and now wish to connect to
BTOpenworld using a LAN connection...

But how on earth do I set it up? Its all wired up and working, and the
PC tells me that the LAN connection is operational and working and
that it is connected at such and such a spedd... But how do I actually
dial into it with my name and password in order to be able to utilise
it??

Help! TIA...

"-sparky-" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a question to ask the experts out there...
>
> When I originally obtained a BTOpenworld Broadband account
I was
> provided with their set-up discs and a Alcatel modem...
Although the
> Broadband account is in effect, constantly 'on', to
connect to it and
> utilise it I have to 'dial-in' so to speak... The PC dials
the number
> and I am connected to broadband...
>
> Thing is... I want to set up a network at home, and to
that end have
> obtained an alternative modem and router and now wish to
connect to
> BTOpenworld using a LAN connection...
>
> But how on earth do I set it up? Its all wired up and
working, and the
> PC tells me that the LAN connection is operational and
working and
> that it is connected at such and such a spedd... But how
do I actually
> dial into it with my name and password in order to be able
to utilise
> it??

You don't. Although it's a DUN connection, it never dials.
The modem "syncs" with the exchange equipment, then "logs
in" with an authentication server, using your login details
and away you go. With a modem/router, that connection is on
all the time. Follow the instructions given with with the
modem, that's all you should need. A good source of info is
www.practicallynetworked.com
Have fun ;-)

P.

"-sparky-" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) m...
> I have a question to ask the experts out there...
>
> When I originally obtained a BTOpenworld Broadband account I was
> provided with their set-up discs and a Alcatel modem... Although the
> Broadband account is in effect, constantly 'on', to connect to it and
> utilise it I have to 'dial-in' so to speak... The PC dials the number
> and I am connected to broadband...
>
> Thing is... I want to set up a network at home, and to that end have
> obtained an alternative modem and router and now wish to connect to
> BTOpenworld using a LAN connection...
>
> But how on earth do I set it up? Its all wired up and working, and the
> PC tells me that the LAN connection is operational and working and
> that it is connected at such and such a spedd... But how do I actually
> dial into it with my name and password in order to be able to utilise
> it??
>
> Help! TIA...

If you want to connect using a network connection, have a read here.
http://www.it-reality.co.uk/Reviews/...curityRisk.htm

Sorry this is the link I did mean

http://www.it-reality.co.uk/Reviews/...04-Review1.htm

"-sparky-" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a question to ask the experts out there...
>
> When I originally obtained a BTOpenworld Broadband account I was
> provided with their set-up discs and a Alcatel modem... Although the
> Broadband account is in effect, constantly 'on',

<snip>

During my sorry year with BTO, the service was anything but "constantly on".

Wankers the lot of 'em.

Oops, sorry Tim.