ADSL via Network Card

Introduction / Basics of ADSL

There are different methods to connect to an ADSL modem, this page documents the connection
via a network card for an ADSL-connection using a Dynamic IP-address:


- install the network card (to be used to connect to the ADSL modem)
- installation / configuration of the ADSL software
- configure the ADSL Connection
- make the Connection to the Internet

There can be some problems with an ADSL-connection (like periodic delays in browsing or
stopping the connection ="hangs up" after a few minutes ) via a network card.

Alternative access software for ADSL / Cable modems for PPPoE : RASPPPOE (Win98/98SE/ME).



- install the network card (to be used to connect to the ADSL modem)
- ADSL via Network Card : Win2k- Installation / Configuration of the ADSL software (win2000)
- configure the ADSL Connection
- make the Connection to the Internet

Alternative access software for ADSL / Cable modems for PPPoE : RASPPPOE (Win92000).



- Define ADSL Internet Connection
- Configure ADSL Internet Connection
- Connect via ADSL to the Internet


Enjoy the fast build-up of webpages
and the very fast download of large files !

Non Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing for ADSL



Important : Security !

With an ADSL-line, which is usually offered at a flat-rate (24 hours/ 7days per week),
it is even more important to protect your system against unwanted access from the Internet:
test the security (via www.grc.com ):


and install a Personal Firewall.


I like to publish some information on ADSL via USB-modem, so I invite you to send
me some screen-dumps of your network configuration ( contact information )
(If I will use your graphics on my pages, I will grant you a free download on a first-received /
first used / first download granted bases )

About Johannes Helmig

Dr.Johannes Helmig is working as Director, Technical Knowledge Management in the Belgium office of Gerber Technology where he is involved in Customer Service and internal training, with special interest in Networking.

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