Can't get connected to the net on XP64 bit

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Can anyone help me here please.I installed XP 64 bit,but can't get back on line.I have a motorolla SB4100 surfboard modem plugged into a network card.

I tried using a usb connection to plug in the modem,but with no luck.Do i need a specific driver ?

Thanks

Rob
 
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The reason so many people including me have various problems with USB modem or internet type products is solely because USB wasn't designed to occomodate for the internet.
I hate USB intenernet products because they're a nightmare, especially in linux.
Try to use the ethernet internet modem. It'll be worth it. Trying to configure it in USB will take ages.
 
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What exactly happens?
USB you would need drivers for, network should work OK (unless Windows doesn't include a driver for the network card).
 
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tolien said:
What exactly happens?
USB you would need drivers for, network should work OK (unless Windows doesn't include a driver for the network card).


excuse my ignorance regarding this :o When installing XP,i just usually plug my modem back into my network card & bingo,i'm back on line.

But tried installing Windows 64 & thought it would be a case of doing what i do after an XP install,plugged into card & nothing.Like i said,i tried using a usb lead from the modem,but get nothing.

back on XP for the moment,but would like to give 64 a try. how would i use my ethernet connection :confused:

Thanks for the help folks

Rob
 
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Well for one, do you have a network card showing in network connections or device manager?
"Nothing" doesn't mean a lot - what exactly happens, no lights show up, the card says it's not connected, what?
 
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My Netgear FA311 Fast Ethernet Adapter is no longer showing in the device manager,but now there is a Marvel Yukon PCI Gigabit ethernet controller:confused:

what should i do now ?

Rob
 

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I've found in x64 occasionally there's issues with pci network cards (unless there's a 64-bit driver for them of course) Do you not have ethernet built into your motherboard? If so use that as your x64 mobo drivers will allow that to work without issue.
 
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Yes i do have the marvel yukon PCI gigabit ethernet,but i don't have a clue as to how to set this up :confused: When i plug it into the ethernet port on my board nothing happens.

I can't find a 64 bit driver for my Netgear FA311 anywhere either

Can anyone help me here please

Thanks

Rob
 
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