Vista prb!!

[neerajkumar_4]

i was using my beetel modem for my AIRTEL net connection(256kbps) ..everything was working fine.. then i wanted to get a netgear modem as i wanted to return the AIRTEL rental modem (after keeping it for too long ) now AIRTEL helped me confirure the modem for WinXp and vista..

but when i try to sign in(thru Vista only) Windows live messenger or open microsoft.com or gamespot.com.. it takes forever.. and doesnt load at all!! the messenger never signs in!! -___-"

with xp everything is fine!!
now i cant update my vista too

im able to use xfire and browse thru yahoo,google etc..!!
plz help!!


and one more prb with vista.. i recently formatted my D drive n installed vista ultimate

now when ever i boot to my Vista OS .. at the startup the default resolution is 640*480!
whereas ive set my desktop resoultion to 1280*1024
i need to keep changing this all the time!! y is that?

all my drivers are upto date..

My system configuration is

M B - ASUS M2NPV-VM
CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ 2.30 Ghz
RAM - Transcend 2 GB DDR 2 [667 Mhz]
HDD - Seagate 250 GB [7,2000 RPM]
Keyboard - Logitech Ultra-Flat USB keyboard
Cabinet - Zebronics Geforce 2[with 450 W SMPS]
GPU - BIG Nvidia Ge-Force FX 8600 GT DDR3 256MB [PCI-Express]
DVD - Asus LigtScribe Writer
Monitor - 17" Philips Flat Screen CRT
Speakers- 2.1 Creative SBS
Mouse- Logitech G1 Optical USB Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad - 12" X 12" Custom Buit
Gamepad- ASUS Xite Gamepad & Gladiator Gamepad
Modem - Netgear 220 Bx ADLS2 + Modem
UPS - Microtek 600 VA


plz help..thanx a ton in advance!!

[Ponmayilal]

1.Which Netgear modem are you using?
2.Is it setup to connect automatically to the internet? or Do you connect through your OS using the PPPoE of Windows XP/Vista?
Assuming that your modem is setup to connect automatically (without even switching on the PC), check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties of your Local Area Connection in both XP and Vista and ensure that both are identical.

[neerajkumar_4]

Its ADSL2+ethernet wired modem (DM111P model)

I connect my dailing..yes PPPoE. yes both properties are same..yet not working!! AIRTEL told me that some software is blocking.. i tried scanning the sys if any threat is there..but found nothin.. i tried disabling all the security softwares and then opening microsoft.com..but not use.

and one more prb with vista.. i recently formatted my D drive n installed vista ultimate

now when ever i boot to my Vista OS .. at the startup the default resolution is 640*480!
whereas ive set my desktop resoultion to 1280*1024
i need to keep changing this all the time!! y is that?

all my drivers are upto date..

[neerajkumar_4]

any 1 help plz!!

[Ponmayilal]

Disable Vista's firewall and check whether you are able to connect.

[neerajkumar_4]

i already tried disabling all the seurity stuff in vista like.. firewall,antivirus, defender..etc..
still didnt work!!

[Krazy_About_Technology]

Well i cant tell you anything about your modem but for you resolution problem, start msconfig.exe from run or start menu search bar.
On the Boot tab, make sure the BaseVideo option is not checked.
See if that helps you out.

Cheers!

[neerajkumar_4]

Originally Posted by Krazy_About_Technology

Well i cant tell you anything about your modem but for you resolution problem, start msconfig.exe from run or start menu search bar.
On the Boot tab, make sure the BaseVideo option is not checked.
See if that helps you out.

Cheers!

thanx that helped ty

can any 1 solve the other prb plz?

[Ponmayilal]

@Krazy Great. really great.And i'm just curious. What's that Base video option? and how did you get it I mean the solution? Normally we don't even see that. Mostly we enter msconfig to look at startup programs only. Never in my life i had bothered to look into other tabs. Great indeed. congrats.Neeraj should be very happy.

[neerajkumar_4]

Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

1.Which Netgear modem are you using?
2.Is it setup to connect automatically to the internet? or Do you connect through your OS using the PPPoE of Windows XP/Vista?
Assuming that your modem is setup to connect automatically (without even switching on the PC), check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties of your Local Area Connection in both XP and Vista and ensure that both are identical.

srry dude! its RFC2684 Bridging no PPPoE.. any help??

[Ponmayilal]

You already said that your internet problem has been solved . So what's the problem now? Honestly I have no idea about bridged mode and all since I know nothing about networking but only dabbled in it to set up my home network using Netgear DG834G modem/router.. I do know how to setup the modem for dataone but if airtel has setup the modem in bridged mode and now your problem is solved be happy

[neerajkumar_4]

Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

You already said that your internet problem has been solved . So what's the problem now? Honestly I have no idea about bridged mode and all since I know nothing about networking but only dabbled in it to set up my home network using Netgear DG834G modem/router.. I do know how to setup the modem for dataone but if airtel has setup the modem in bridged mode and now your problem is solved be happy

dude i had 2 prbs with vista.. one was with the resolution and one with internet.. Resolution was solved but not the modem one!!

i still have the prb !!

[Ponmayilal]

OMG! I mistook that your internet connection problem has been resolved.Anyway lemme know any information that Airtel has provided you for setting up the modem for your connection such as Encapsulation,multiplexing method,VPI, VCI,DSL mode infact all the info except your user id and password and then I shall analyse and let you know whether I can be of any help.

[neerajkumar_4]

VPI - 1
VCI -32
RFC2684 Bridging
multiplexing - LLC based
LAN IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server: Off

thats what i found from the netgear modem page! (192.168.0.1)

Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

@Krazy Great. really great.And i'm just curious. What's that Base video option? and how did you get it I mean the solution? Normally we don't even see that. Mostly we enter msconfig to look at startup programs only. Never in my life i had bothered to look into other tabs. Great indeed. congrats.Neeraj should be very happy.

By default Base video is disabled.. i dunno y i checked it n i 4got and i started getting resolution prbs! all thanx to krazy!!

[Ponmayilal]

First things first. If you do not have the user manual for your modem, download it from the Netgear site and give it a reading.
If after meddling with the modem configuration, you are unable to enter the webbased configuration page by typing 192.168.0.1, you must know what to do to get it.
Nothing great.Get into the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties page in Windows XP, and select Use the following IP address and type 192.168.0.2 for the IP address,255.255.255.0 for the subnetmask (if it does not appear automatically),and 192.168.0.1 as the gateway address.Now you may be worried what to put in for the primary and secondary DNS servers.You may obtain them from Airtel or put in the following Open DNS servers 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.After this you may get into the modem page by typing 192.168.0.1. I have only prepared you for the worst case scenario but mostly it may not be required.
So now on to getting dirty with your modem.You have confirmed that both in XP and Vista you have configured the above properties as obtain IP address automatically and DNS address automatically. To that end you must turn the DHCP server to on in the modem LAN IP settings.(your current setting is off).Now go to ADSL settings page.The proper protocol setting should either be PPPoE or PPPoA.RFC2684 bridging, to my knowledge, should be selected only if you connect the modem to a router which in turn connects to the Computer. In this case the modem will neither assign an IP address to the computer nor obtain the DNS server address automatically that job being taken over by the external router.In your case there is a discrepancy here.As I said you must select either PPPoE or PPPoA.Airtel should have told you which.But never mind change it to PPPoE and try.Now I repeat the instruction from the manual. Whenever you change the settings
"If the main menu displays a Restart button, click it to re-initialize the modem, so that the new settings can take effect." So just change these two settings and then try connecting with XP and Vista.
If the above changes do not work then contact Airtel and ask them which should you use PPPoE or PPPoA.I presume it will be mostly be PPPoE.I will be surprised if they say it is RFC2684. Those using Airtel connection should be able to clarify on all these settings. I am surprised why none has come to your rescue on this matter.So only trial and error method based on some logical assumptions and presumptions. Try and let us know. Good luck.

[neerajkumar_4]

Dude!! it tried PPPoE, its not working!! both in XP and Vista!
i think AIRTEL told that RFC coz PPPoE wasnt working!! dunno y
all the ip address, deafult gateway, subnet mask were correct from the starting itself. There is no proper manual with the modem!
I did correctly to the best of my knowledge!



the box says its a Netgear ADSL2+ Ethernet modem. but at times in the manual its referred as Router...even the airtel guys were referring it as router ..wth is going on?? im confused!! the model name is DM111P

[Ponmayilal]

NetGear DM111P is a very basic ADSL modem only with DHCP server..As I had said you can download the manual from the Netgear site.I had downloaded it and gone through before I posted last.The manual clearly says that it supports PPPoE and hence there is no need for installing any third party PPPoE software.So I really fail to understand why PPPoE mode does not work..After obtaining the modem's model no. I had made a google search and read a number of reviews.I have found that it has mostly negative reviews with many people having problems in configuring it.In the final analysis, you may consider dispensing with it altogether and get a better modem+router, unless someone else with much better capabilities than mine can suggest a solution to your problem.I have very limited exposure to vista and still in the learning process trying to explore and understand its working.Personally I am presently using a Netgear Wireless ADSL modem/router/access point DG834G for the last one month (BSNL broadband) and I am happy with it.

[neerajkumar_4]

Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

NetGear DM111P is a very basic ADSL modem only with DHCP server..As I had said you can download the manual from the Netgear site.I had downloaded it and gone through before I posted last.The manual clearly says that it supports PPPoE and hence there is no need for installing any third party PPPoE software.So I really fail to understand why PPPoE mode does not work..After obtaining the modem's model no. I had made a google search and read a number of reviews.I have found that it has mostly negative reviews with many people having problems in configuring it.In the final analysis, you may consider dispensing with it altogether and get a better modem+router, unless someone else with much better capabilities than mine can suggest a solution to your problem.I have very limited exposure to vista and still in the learning process trying to explore and understand its working.Personally I am presently using a Netgear Wireless ADSL modem/router/access point DG834G for the last one month (BSNL broadband) and I am happy with it.

oh thanx a lot.. ill c if u can exchange it or ill jus 4get Vista.. coz i can browse a few website and i want Xfire to work.. it does work.. so im happy.. though i cant update it !
well nvm!! ill c wat i can do..

thanx a ton dude!

[Krazy_About_Technology]

Originally Posted by Ponmayilal

@Krazy Great. really great.And i'm just curious. What's that Base video option? and how did you get it I mean the solution? Normally we don't even see that. Mostly we enter msconfig to look at startup programs only. Never in my life i had bothered to look into other tabs. Great indeed. congrats.Neeraj should be very happy.

Well, thanks. The base video option is used by windows when you press F8 at boot menu and select the Boot into VGA mode option. I read about this in Digit and from other users (the MVPs to be specific ).

BTW, vista has got a hiddden boot screen that can be showed by selecting the No GUI boot option on the same page. At booting time you wont get the blank screen with a progress bar. instead you will get a nice picture (From Vista Aurora theme) and the message Starting Windows Vista...

Enjoy!

[neerajkumar_4]

Originally Posted by Krazy_About_Technology

Well, thanks. The base video option is used by windows when you press F8 at boot menu and select the Boot into VGA mode option. I read about this in Digit and from other users (the MVPs to be specific ).

BTW, vista has got a hiddden boot screen that can be showed by selecting the No GUI boot option on the same page. At booting time you wont get the blank screen with a progress bar. instead you will get a nice picture (From Vista Aurora theme) and the message Starting Windows Vista...

Enjoy!

ya i tried it already!

[Ponmayilal]

On the modem subject, I suddenly remembered something. When Dlink released their ADSL modem 502T in India , lots who purchased the same for connecting to BSNL Dataone had problems configuring it.They were required to take it to the nearest Dlink service center who will apply a patch and make it workable.It had something to do with the MAC address of the modem.The patch to change the MAC address was also available in some forums. Later models of the Dlink modems released later came with the patch applied and did not have this problem. I presume that the Netgear modem you have now may have the same or similiar problem.You can borrow some other modem from your friend configure it and try. If it works fine with XP and Vista you can ask Airtel to replace the the Netgear modem. Even otherwise you can ask the Airtel people to change it to another make modem since you suspect there is a problem with the Netgear modem.