Vista Networking issues with Cable Modems

I have started to notice a lot of vista systems that are connected direct to
cable modems saying not connected to internet or showing unidentified
network. You cannot create a new connection, because the create a connection
is for PPPoE only, (which is not very smart). And when the browser gives you
the option to connect, it asks for name/password for a PPPoE connection.

1. How do I get the Vista networking to recognize the fact is has a direct
connection to the Internet?

2. How can you create a new connection without it defaulting to PPPoE?

3. Is there any way to force Vista to simply connect to a network, if the
network is available, and has been checked with other computers as working
properly, and Network discovery is on, and vista simply says unknown network??
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"Douglas G." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:CBBD3145-91FD-4DCA-8BED-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have started to notice a lot of vista systems that are connected direct
>to
> cable modems saying not connected to internet or showing unidentified
> network. You cannot create a new connection, because the create a
> connection
> is for PPPoE only, (which is not very smart). And when the browser gives
> you
> the option to connect, it asks for name/password for a PPPoE connection.
>
> 1. How do I get the Vista networking to recognize the fact is has a direct
> connection to the Internet?
>
> 2. How can you create a new connection without it defaulting to PPPoE?
>
> 3. Is there any way to force Vista to simply connect to a network, if the
> network is available, and has been checked with other computers as working
> properly, and Network discovery is on, and vista simply says unknown
> network??
> --
> Veni, Vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw. I stuck around.

you should not run the Vista wizard in this case. what brand and
model cable modem do you have and how is it connected? do not use a
USB connection. use ethernet.

On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 13:17:00 -0800, Douglas G. <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>I have started to notice a lot of vista systems that are connected direct to
>cable modems saying not connected to internet or showing unidentified
>network. You cannot create a new connection, because the create a connection
>is for PPPoE only, (which is not very smart). And when the browser gives you
>the option to connect, it asks for name/password for a PPPoE connection.
>
>1. How do I get the Vista networking to recognize the fact is has a direct
>connection to the Internet?
>
>2. How can you create a new connection without it defaulting to PPPoE?
>
>3. Is there any way to force Vista to simply connect to a network, if the
>network is available, and has been checked with other computers as working
>properly, and Network discovery is on, and vista simply says unknown network??
--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

Using ethernet, and I WORK for the ISP. It is happenning with all brands of
cable modems connected to ethernet. We have had to send MANY people to their
computer manufacturer for OS support, since this appears to be a Microsoft
Vista issue. Tests with XP systems reveal that no connection problem with the
cable modem or router exists. This is specific to Vista only. I will re ask
the question however in the proper forum.. Sorry all.
--
Veni, Vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw. I stuck around.


"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> you should not run the Vista wizard in this case. what brand and
> model cable modem do you have and how is it connected? do not use a
> USB connection. use ethernet.
>
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 13:17:00 -0800, Douglas G. <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
> >I have started to notice a lot of vista systems that are connected direct to
> >cable modems saying not connected to internet or showing unidentified
> >network. You cannot create a new connection, because the create a connection
> >is for PPPoE only, (which is not very smart). And when the browser gives you
> >the option to connect, it asks for name/password for a PPPoE connection.
> >
> >1. How do I get the Vista networking to recognize the fact is has a direct
> >connection to the Internet?
> >
> >2. How can you create a new connection without it defaulting to PPPoE?
> >
> >3. Is there any way to force Vista to simply connect to a network, if the
> >network is available, and has been checked with other computers as working
> >properly, and Network discovery is on, and vista simply says unknown network??
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

which ISP?

On Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:25:00 -0800, Douglas G. <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Using ethernet, and I WORK for the ISP. It is happenning with all brands of
>cable modems connected to ethernet. We have had to send MANY people to their
>computer manufacturer for OS support, since this appears to be a Microsoft
>Vista issue. Tests with XP systems reveal that no connection problem with the
>cable modem or router exists. This is specific to Vista only. I will re ask
>the question however in the proper forum.. Sorry all.
--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

Email me, and I will tell you, I really dont want that information in the
forum.. Thanks!
--
Veni, Vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw. I stuck around.


"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> which ISP?
>
> On Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:25:00 -0800, Douglas G. <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
> >Using ethernet, and I WORK for the ISP. It is happenning with all brands of
> >cable modems connected to ethernet. We have had to send MANY people to their
> >computer manufacturer for OS support, since this appears to be a Microsoft
> >Vista issue. Tests with XP systems reveal that no connection problem with the
> >cable modem or router exists. This is specific to Vista only. I will re ask
> >the question however in the proper forum.. Sorry all.
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

As with ANY HARDWARE device(s) that are to get connected to your computer,
the BEST way to insure that they will work is ~> Check the "System
Requirements" for the device(s). Even though Vista will work (be
"Backwards-Compatible") with a number of units, it will not for others UNLESS
~> "A Driver UPDATE" from either the manufacturer (which pretty much MUST
occur FIRST, before Microsoft will even bother writing one), OR Microsoft
will put out a driver update for the most Popular Devices initially, OR
Microsoft will get around to writing one if the device is very widley used
and Microsoft doesn't already have a device that they've created for use with
Windows units.
--
Sysop


"Douglas G." wrote:

> I have started to notice a lot of vista systems that are connected direct to
> cable modems saying not connected to internet or showing unidentified
> network. You cannot create a new connection, because the create a connection
> is for PPPoE only, (which is not very smart). And when the browser gives you
> the option to connect, it asks for name/password for a PPPoE connection.
>
> 1. How do I get the Vista networking to recognize the fact is has a direct
> connection to the Internet?
>
> 2. How can you create a new connection without it defaulting to PPPoE?
>
> 3. Is there any way to force Vista to simply connect to a network, if the
> network is available, and has been checked with other computers as working
> properly, and Network discovery is on, and vista simply says unknown network??
> --
> Veni, Vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw. I stuck around.