Re: New NTL user Connection Problems

Mike Scott wrote:
> Kraftee wrote:
> ...
>> Set the PC's to obtain their IP adresses automatically, in other
>> words make sure that they aren't fixed. Then, after attatching one
>> PC reboot the modem & then reboot the PC, should work (oh yes make
>> sure the fire wall is turned off as well, you can turn it on after
>> you've sorted it all out).
>
> Now that's what I call Bad Advice.

What turning off what could be the prime problem until they prove that
it's not that

BT love your type of thinking as each visit caused by a Firewall
blocking all internet traffic leads to a visit charge.

Try reading what is written & then not editing it to make your point
more valid, as you can see I've put the very important bit back in &
that is turning on the firewall after it's all been sorted out.


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