The reason they want you to use the CD is it has step by step instructions
plus it checks your computer network settings to make sure you have all the
required networking software installed and setup properly. It also helps you
set up your user name and password for your DSL account. This can be done
over the Internet with just the browser, however. (You may need to call
AT&T to get the URL.)The modem handles all the connection stuff now, so you
don't need a PPoE client or anything. I am not sure if the software also
has to put your account info on the modem or not. If it does you can do
this manually through your browser. The web client interface for the modem
may or may not be accessible. I have no experience using all of them. If
it is a 2-Wire brand modem I know JAWS does work with it. Tech support will
help you through this, but you will need to keep reminding them that you can
not use the CD and it will take a little longer. If you have sighted
assistance then it would go faster to use the CD. Just uncheck all the
software install stuff at the end, you do not need it.
Paul Schmidt
Technology Instructor
Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
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Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 12:49 PM
Subject: [VICUG-L] taking the plunge, going DSL, help me, please?
> Hi all,
> Well folks,
> They finally got DSL in my area on my side of the road, litterally.
> Everyone in Port Huron could get DSL, to the south of me, and north of me
out in the country, folks could get DSL, but on my side of my road, no way.
> Well, 2 weeks ago, AT&T told me they now have their DSL available on my
side of the road.
> Now, I need some help here folks.
> They use a CD to set this thing up, and I've ben told by 2 blind users, (1
on this list, and 1 off this list), "don't use the CD."
> So, if that's true, who should I call at AT&T which use to be SBC?
> They've already told me that I need to use their CD to install this thing.
> So, what should I do?
> I don't want the CD to screw my computer up which is working great right
now.
> take care,
> Harry
>
>
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