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PC & MAC CLINIC - On line problem solving. (CPU)     

Crocodile - 16 Dec 2002 03:59

Kayak - 05 Jan 2004 02:01 - 1141 of 11003

ADSL modem/routers now work with AOL ADSL broadband

Author: MrSaffron

AOL just before Christmas started to support the use of ADSL modem/routers on their service. Since AOL has been providing ADSL in the UK, users have being looking for how to use an ADSL modem/router like other ISPs. AOL users wanting to find out more should simply use the AOL keyword home networking in the AOL client.

AOL is actively selling a number of Thomson Speed Touch routers that will work with the service. For those who want to source their own hardware a guide can be found here, this details what to do with a Speed Touch 545, but the principles are the same. The main things to get right, are the requirements for the AOL screen name that is used by the router to log onto the ADSL service.

One issue that has arisen in our forums is that you may need to change the MTU of the computers behind the router to 1400, or if the router supports it change the MTU on the router. If this means nothing to you, then we would advise visiting our AOL forum and seeking advice - there is a growing knowledge base from router users.

Posted: Sunday, 04 January 2004, 19:11

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2Abbey - 06 Jan 2004 09:30 - 1142 of 11003

Could anybody please assist?

I seem to have lost the "at" key on the keyboard (to the left of the hash key), in fact some of the key functions seems to have changed.

I have gone into keyboards and English is still selected. The language options seems the same.

Help options seem to suggest if I press left Alt plus shift then I can change options, I have tried this and it makes no difference.

Any thoughts on this totally boring question?

Regards, Stephen

Kayak - 06 Jan 2004 09:52 - 1143 of 11003

If you are using Windows 2000 or XP there are two settings under Control Panel/Keyboard/Input Locales: Input Language and Keyboard Layout. Check both are set to United Kingdom and not US.

2Abbey - 06 Jan 2004 10:16 - 1144 of 11003

In Keyboard/language options/languages/details/settings, keyboard options is set to English United Kingdom, keyboard layout is set to English.

In Control Panel/keyboard/hardware, it is set to standard 101/102 keyboard, there are no other options.

2Abbey - 06 Jan 2004 10:33 - 1145 of 11003

Correction, I have checked in a Word program and my keyboard seems to be OK, however when I am typing onto a website eg EBuyer or this site, the keyboard seems to assume a different configeration, the at symbol becomes ", the hash becomes \ etc.

Is this a problem with me or my ISP, or elsewhere?

Kayak - 06 Jan 2004 12:06 - 1146 of 11003

Two more:

In Internet Explorer, View/Encoding and set to Auto-Select (will be ticked), and Tools/Internet Options/General tab/Languages and Remove anything that is not English(United Kingdom).

2Abbey - 06 Jan 2004 12:55 - 1147 of 11003

Thanks Kayak, Auto select was not ticked, hope this will do the trick.

Edit, Yes it now works

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Thanks, Stephen

Serpico100 - 06 Jan 2004 13:34 - 1148 of 11003

I have a laptop and have just bought a monitor (wanted a larger screen to look at). Can I have different websites open on the laptop and monitor?

Thanks.

Kayak - 06 Jan 2004 14:05 - 1149 of 11003

It depends on the laptop, you need to look at the instruction manual. Most of the time the video port is just a copy of the main screen, but sometimes it can be an extended desktop (dual monitor).

Serpico100 - 06 Jan 2004 14:08 - 1150 of 11003

Thanks. I'll check the manual.

Seymour Clearly - 06 Jan 2004 20:25 - 1151 of 11003

Serpico, try connecting your external monitor anyway, boot up your laptop then right click on your desktop, select active desktop, update now, settings, from there it should be self explanatory as to what options are available.

Iain - 07 Jan 2004 17:06 - 1152 of 11003

I Need Help with CMC Market maker 5.Trying to install it on a new machine. It installs ok.When I click on the item i get the Downloading AppStart for a few moments then it goes off. Any ideas?

TullettJ (MoneyAM) - 07 Jan 2004 18:03 - 1153 of 11003

Seymour Clearly - 07 Jan 2004 18:14 - 1154 of 11003

Iain, How long did you wait? It sometimes takes ages to load new additions to the s/w, esp on dialup like me.

Other than that only cmc can help. MM5 is a mystery to us all.

Iain - 07 Jan 2004 18:19 - 1155 of 11003

Im on Broadband.Ill leave it overnight and see then:-0

Optimist - 07 Jan 2004 18:32 - 1156 of 11003

Iain

I had exactly the same problem the other day. You need to download the latest version of MM5 then it should work.

Leaving it overnight does not work.

Kayak - 07 Jan 2004 18:33 - 1157 of 11003

Iain, are you using a firewall? If so, you need to open port 1057 outward.

Iain - 07 Jan 2004 18:50 - 1158 of 11003

How do i do that Kayak.
Optimist do you have the Address for the download.
Cheers,Iain

Optimist - 07 Jan 2004 19:14 - 1159 of 11003

Iain

Sorry my browser has not remembered it. Your best bet is to phone CMC Support (020 7170 8205). I think they are still open at this time.

Iain - 07 Jan 2004 19:40 - 1160 of 11003

ta.after corrie:-)
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