At 12:01 PM 8/1/01 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Everyone!
>
>This is probably the most "technical" question from me yet:
>
>I am thinking about getting DSL for my internet connection instead of the
>normal modem connection. Upon researching on the Bellsouth website, it says
>I must have a USB port.
>
>I didn't know if I have a USB port so I thought I would try to find it
>without turning to you guys.
>
>I fished around in system/device manager/Universal Serial Bus Controller and
>found 2:
> #1: Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller
>#2: USB Root Hub
>
>In the Hardware Version for #1, it indicates "001".
>
>In the Hardware Version for #2 USB Root Hub , it says "properties show not
>available"
>
>My question is: What is this telling me? Do I or do I not have a USB port in
>order to be able to install the DSL. Was I on the right track?
>
>If I do not have a USB port, how do I go about getting it?
>
>My other question is: If I follow the directions, how hard is it to install
>the hardware and software for DSL? (I'd like to save the $200 professional
>installation fee.)
>
>I am using a Dell Inspiron 7000 laptop; Windows 98.
>
>What is your verdict, guys?
>
>And, always, thanks so much in advance for your help.
>
>Cindy S.
Cindy! The only reason that Bellsouth wants you to have an USB connection
is that they are supplying you with an EXTERNAL DSL modem. If you are
apprehensive about all that, look around for another DSL provider who will
allow you the use of a PCMCIA or internal card type modem, if they
exist. Call Dell Support and ask them what to do as well.
HTH,
Barry ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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