Still can' t connect to Pipex with my DABS modem under XP

Recently upgraded my computer with new had drive, and took the
opportunity to also upgrade to XP Pro.

Initially had problems getting the system to recognise my DABS PCI ADSL
modem, but finally managed to resolve this by deleting and reinstalling
the modem. (Many thanks to this newsgroup for that, especially Tiscali
Tim and Anton Gysen for their advice).

AccessRunner now appears as an icon in Control Panel, and clicking on it
suggests that it is up and running. I've tweaked AccessRunner as
detailed at www.farina1.com/dabspci.htm (although my interface is
slightly different from the one detailed on that site).

Set up a connection to Pipex, but when I try and connect, immediately
get an error message:

Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable


A google search suggests either that I need to activate my network card
(which as far as I know, I don't have), or enable LAN in the Network
Connections folder. I've followed instructions as much as I can, but
with no change.

The modem and connection still work properly under Win98, so I wonder
what I'm still doing wrong?

To add a bit of urgency, I now only have 17 days left to activate XP, so
I'd be very grateful for any advance.

Kind regards,
--
ItsStillChris


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> To add a bit of urgency, I now only have 17 days left to activate XP, so

You can do it by phone. There is an 0800 number to do so.

"Itschris" <(E-Mail Removed)_THIS_BIT.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Recently upgraded my computer with new had drive, and took the opportunity
> to also upgrade to XP Pro.
>
> Initially had problems getting the system to recognise my DABS PCI ADSL
> modem, but finally managed to resolve this by deleting and reinstalling
> the modem. (Many thanks to this newsgroup for that, especially Tiscali
> Tim and Anton Gysen for their advice).
>
> AccessRunner now appears as an icon in Control Panel, and clicking on it
> suggests that it is up and running. I've tweaked AccessRunner as detailed
> at www.farina1.com/dabspci.htm (although my interface is slightly
> different from the one detailed on that site).
>
> Set up a connection to Pipex, but when I try and connect, immediately get
> an error message:
>
> Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
> Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable
>
>
Uninstall, then reinstall following the instructions at this link
http://www.themad-house.co.uk/conexa...tallation.html
in addition to accessrunner control icon on the desk top you should also
have
an accessrunner dsl icon. Connect using this icon.
I have a dabs PCI ADSL card running with XP on my PC with no problems.
Email me if you want further assistance.

Fred S

In message <ZZMqjrA$(E-Mail Removed)>, Itschris
<(E-Mail Removed)_THIS_BIT.co.uk> writes
>Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
>Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable

Access runner control panel--->Alt+p---->find the tab that allows you to
change to pppoA.
Also check you're on G.dmt with vc/mux 0,38 or 38,0 set. The default is
35,0 (or 0,35). Sorry it's not more precise, doing it from memory. It's
in your pipex set up instructions.
--
Pete Devlin
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"Mind the oranges Marlon!"

pete devlin wrote:

> Also check you're on G.dmt with vc/mux 0,38 or 38,0 set. The default is
> 35,0 (or 0,35).

Depends on the driver version and where you got the driver from (I
remember downloading a customed driver from an Aussie ISP's website with
different VCI/VPI already filled in).

But yeah, you're right, you need to specify G.dmt otherwise it takes
forever to synchronise.

Itschris wrote:

> Initially had problems getting the system to recognise my DABS PCI ADSL
> modem, but finally managed to resolve this by deleting and reinstalling
> the modem. (Many thanks to this newsgroup for that, especially Tiscali
> Tim and Anton Gysen for their advice).

You're welcome!

> Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
> Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable

Hmmmm....definitely doesn't sound right. PPPoE is definitely not right,
and I never got any device called "WAN Miniport" when I was using it in
Windows.

Try creating a new dial-up networking connecting in Network Connections,
it might be an idea removing all other modems and network devices in
your computer so that it won't try and make the connection with another
device. The number you'll need to dial is "000000". I think other
numbers might work as well, but 0000000 is what I always used.
Your ISP will have given you the user name and password. Alternatively
you could try the bt_test@startup_domain user name that I gave you
before, that's quite good for sorting out connections.

Have you got the green lines between the computers in the Control Panel
applet?

> A google search suggests either that I need to activate my network card
> (which as far as I know, I don't have), or enable LAN in the Network
> Connections folder. I've followed instructions as much as I can, but
> with no change.

It's got nothing to do with an ethernet card, you don't need an ethernet
card to get the PCI ADSL card up and running. As you know.

> The modem and connection still work properly under Win98, so I wonder
> what I'm still doing wrong?

Not a lot by the sounds of things.

> To add a bit of urgency, I now only have 17 days left to activate XP, so
> I'd be very grateful for any advance.

Yeah, change your XP serial to a corporate serial, you'll find all your
activation worries disappear

HTH,
Anton

"Itschris" <(E-Mail Removed)_THIS_BIT.co.uk> wrote in
message news:ZZMqjrA$(E-Mail Removed)
> Set up a connection to Pipex, but when I try and connect, immediately
> get an error message:
>
> Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
> Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable

When you set up your connection and used the WinXP "New connection" set-up
wizard, did you choose the option which says:

"connect using a broadband modem that requires a username and password" ?

If so delete the connection and do it again - this time choosing "Connect
using a dial-up modem" and it should work.

It sounds odd but this is Windows and its to do with the assumptions Windows
makes if you choose the "broadband modem" option - which are wrong for ADSL
in the UK..

Regards
Sunil

In message <(E-Mail Removed)>, pete devlin
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>In message <ZZMqjrA$(E-Mail Removed)>, Itschris
><(E-Mail Removed)_THIS_BIT.co.uk> writes
>>Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
>>Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable
>
>Access runner control panel--->Alt+p---->find the tab that allows you
>to change to pppoA.
>Also check you're on G.dmt with vc/mux 0,38 or 38,0 set. The default is
>35,0 (or 0,35). Sorry it's not more precise, doing it from memory. It's
>in your pipex set up instructions.

Further to this, I had one that would only connect using ANSI T1413. All
other modes failed despite every other modem and router I fitted
insisting on G.dmt.
Just found the 4012.099.050.000 - Win 98 -2000 - XP driver I used to use
successfully. Let me know if you need a copy.
--
Pete Devlin
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"Mind the oranges Marlon!"

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, Sunil Sood
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>"Itschris" <(E-Mail Removed)_THIS_BIT.co.uk> wrote in
>message news:ZZMqjrA$(E-Mail Removed)
>> Set up a connection to Pipex, but when I try and connect, immediately
>> get an error message:
>>
>> Connecting through WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
>> Error 769: the specified destination is not reachable
>
>When you set up your connection and used the WinXP "New connection" set-up
>wizard, did you choose the option which says:
>
>"connect using a broadband modem that requires a username and password" ?
>
>If so delete the connection and do it again - this time choosing "Connect
>using a dial-up modem" and it should work.
>
>It sounds odd but this is Windows and its to do with the assumptions Windows
>makes if you choose the "broadband modem" option - which are wrong for ADSL
>in the UK..
>
>Regards
>Sunil
>
>
>
Thanks gents - finally sorted out my problem. Combination of
reinstallation of the modem driver, and following the advice about
setting up a connection using the dialup option rather than broadband
modem.

Kind regards,
--
ItsChris


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