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    ADSL 2+ modem driver problem (USB, Windows Vista Ultimate x64)

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Silas Awaketh, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. Silas Awaketh

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    Hi!

    I have a modem (Beetel 220BX1 ADSL 2+) which can be connected to in two ways (at the same time too if wanted), via USB, or via a CAT-5 cable. It was all working fine earlier under Windows Vista Home Premium x86. But I've recently installed Windows Vista Ultimate x64, and I don't have the drivers for the USB connectivity (when I plug in the CAT-5 cable, it works fine). Now, I've searched the Internet a lot, and my ISP doesn't have the drivers for an x64 based OS. Is there any way I can use the USB connection? A work-around? Any other drivers that can work with this modem? Any help will be appreciated.

    Thanks! :)
     
    Silas Awaketh, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. JCMS

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    Why do you want to use the USB connection?


    Isn't cat-5 faster for internet connection?
     
    JCMS, Dec 27, 2007
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  3. Silas Awaketh

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    I have to connect two laptops (mine, and my friend's) at the same time. I can connect through LAN, but I need to make the USB connection work.
     
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  4. JCMS

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    Oh? I didn't you could at the same time.

    Put your friend's on USB then >-< lol (if that's an option).

    You might look beetel's website maybe...
     
    JCMS, Dec 27, 2007
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  5. Silas Awaketh

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    My friend has Windows XP Professional SP2. She can connect through LAN as well, but whenever she uses the USB connection, it dies after 1-2 minutes. :(

    So it's only one USB cable and two notebooks, unless I get help here.

    Although she said if I put one end of the cable in her notebook, and the other in mine, maybe we can both use the Internet! That is my last resort! :rolleyes:
     
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    Maybe, or just by a router
     
    JCMS, Dec 27, 2007
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    Get your self a router as suggested. It will give you a hardware FW that you do not have now. Then more than 2 can connect if needed.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 27, 2007
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