http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r15533813 en Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:26:04 EDT Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:26:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15557362 Catman51 : I only use the mail program. I installed all the other stuff when I got EL DSL, but it slowed the computer to a crawl, so I uninstalled it.
The mailbox program is fine, don't bother with the rest.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15557362 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 05:43:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15550673 Doctor Olds : When you get your ADSL Modem just place it into Bridge Mode (you must hook to it one time with a single PC directly to do this) and after that then you can add the Router into the connection.

»EarthLink DSL FAQ »What is Earthlink's policy on networking and sharing an internet connection

»EarthLink DSL FAQ »What is a UHP modem?

»EarthLink DSL FAQ »How Does Home Networking Work with the Newer UHP ADSL Modems?

»EarthLink DSL FAQ »How to Change UHP Modem from PPPoE Mode to Bridged Mode

When hooked up to the ADSL Modem, simply setup your Router to handle PPPoE (enter your username/password only into the Router) and tell it to connect ("always on" type of connection if the option is given).

Regards,

Doctor Olds
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What’s the point of owning a supercar if you can’t scare yourself stupid from time to time?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15550673 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:06:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15550456 beckyky : Thanks to all for responding.
I have a D-Link router that I will be using.
Becky]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15550456 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:31:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15538836 Bill_MI : Becky, you may have noticed a pattern... you won't find too many knowledgeable people that run or even suggest running software supplied by *any* ISP. Ease of support and claims on ads drives ISP software - far more than your system's integrity.

But if you can't say something nice about something, say nothing... so...

That stuff probably matches support scripts best... :-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15538836 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:49:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15536074 McWizzard : I'll take Doc's comment a bit further -

There have been any number of posts over the past couple of years that STRONGLY suggest you NEVER install the software that comes on the CD. Some people have had their PC's software corrupted due to conflicts, etc.

Your best bet is to make sure you don't connect your PC(s) directly to the dsl modem - get a firewall/router first.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15536074 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:51:08 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15534188 Doctor Olds : You do not need to install any software to use Earthlink (Dial-up or ADSL) and if you already have programs that you use for email and for security then you should stick with what works** for you (**as long as that means you are running a Firewall and Anti Virus software that is updated and active). You do not have to place the Total Access CD into your PC at all. I never have. ;)

Regards,

Doctor Olds
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What’s the point of owning a supercar if you can’t scare yourself stupid from time to time?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15534188 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:43:09 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15533813 beckyky : I have a couple of questions ...
Is there any benefit to using the direct access software ?
I use Outlook Express for email and news , and I don't want it changed in any way . Any suggestions ?

I use several security softwares that I find to work very well. Will I have conflicts if I allow Earthlink's security software to also run ?

Thanks for any advice .
Becky]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15533813 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:40:15 EDT