Speedtouch modem and Windows 7

[acleaver]

I have Windows XP laptop utilising a speedtouch modem for my ISP connection. I am about to get a Windows 7 laptop replacement.... does anyone know whether the modem will work (wide view is it will not) and if not what should I replace it with please??
Thanks

[ChuckFickens]

Lose the modem totally, get a router (it doesn't need to be wireless if you are getting a desktop computer)

By using a modem you are forcing your computer to do more work by dealing with the connection itself (not a big deal) and more importantly you are making your computer take care of the first line of your internet security (which a lot of people won't setup properly) and you'll be giving your computer a direct internet IP address, which is never a good idea unless you know exactly what you are doing and have a good reason to do so.

Netgear routers are rock solid reliable.

http://www.amazon.co....qid=1292763387&sr=8-9

[acleaver]

Thank you ChuckFickens......... I am not a techie.... is it straightforward to set up and configure?

[ChuckFickens]

Yes.

All you need to do is connect it to the Ethernet port on the new computer, open a web browser and type the following into the address bar http://192.168.0.1 and then login to the router using the username of admin and the password of password and then enter your ADSL username and password into the basic settings, click save and you should be good to go.

(the address and username/password are based on a netgear router but there are only minor differences for other braands)

It will also all be detailed in the instructions that come with it.

[acleaver]

Thank you again.... any recommendations as to which netgear model?

[ChuckFickens]

I have one of these (two in fact :))
http://www.amazon.co....id=1292764747&sr=8-11

That is the wireless version, if you don't use wireless you can just turn the wireless off

[acleaver]

Thank you again... when I get the new laptop I'll follow your recommendations.

[ChuckFickens]

If it's a laptop you may as well keep the wireless on, you can use the laptop anywhere in range of the router without being tethered to it with a cable then.


If you do use wireless make sure that wireless security is setup, because it's not by default, come back when you have all the kit and somebody will talk you though that.