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Broqadband and Windows 7 HELP
tinydi
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HELP PLEASE!!!.
Have got a new computer with Windows 7 installed, but have got a problem with it..
Have tried to installed my talktalk broadband, but it comes up saying that the disc I have is only for Windows XP and Windows Vista, is this correct??.
Also I have a netgear WG111T which allows me to have wireless again it comes up saying this is not compactable??..
Anyone know what I have to do about this??? :mad:
Thanks in advance guys x
Have got a new computer with Windows 7 installed, but have got a problem with it..
Have tried to installed my talktalk broadband, but it comes up saying that the disc I have is only for Windows XP and Windows Vista, is this correct??.
Also I have a netgear WG111T which allows me to have wireless again it comes up saying this is not compactable??..
Anyone know what I have to do about this??? :mad:
Thanks in advance guys x
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http://kb.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/2559
I know nothing about TalkTalk software, bit have you just tried plugging everything in and see if it just works? Most of the ISP's I've been with dont require any special software if they're using a regular router.
What i would suggest is calling through to talktalk customer services and ask them to check with the broadband equipment team if they have an updated disc for your router that works with windows 7. Failing that....
I am on talktalk and never used their software to install anything. You can plug the laptop (or pc) directly into the router with an ethernet cable. Most routers can be set up by typing an IP address for the router into your web browser and then log into the router and set up the WLAN, change passwords etc etc.
Try checking out the netgear website for a userguide for your router.
Check with your service provider (ISP)
It is always best to check with the software manufacturer FIRST. They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7.
Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibilty.)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx
There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software".
There are also some great articles, instructional videos and such to help with your Windows 7 at our Springboard site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx
In any event a lot of the times, Vista drivers will work in lieu of Windows 7 drivers, however, it's not 100%!
As stated previously, it's best to have the Windows 7 certified drivers installed.
Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://************/9fhdl5 . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assitance and support.
Thanks again,
John M.
Microsoft Windows Client Support
Correct - type IP address as shown above in browser type in username and pasword (admin / password by default - change this when all is working) enter the router config page and enter settings as shown in this link
http://www.talktalk.co.uk/help/broadband/connecting-your-router-to-talktalk-broadband.html
I've set up countless routers and never used a 'set up' disc.
I've even set up routers before posting them to customers so the recipient has to just plug them in and then wireless connect to their PC's -- follow the above and you'll be connected in no time