New build first connection ( help )

[maddad68]

Hi ,

Im about to do my first build , I have it all mapped out ( in my head ) and im ready for the job in hand .

However ... At the point i have loaded all my drivers ,chipset drivers , anti virus stuff i have to connect to the internet for updates ... my question is this ...

I have AOL as my isp and i connect via a modem ... I have the modem on all the time and never actualy have to connect to AOL ... do i still have to instale all the AOL disc in order for me to connect with my new PC .... or can i just bung an RJ in the back of my new PC and connect it to my modem ?

Hope that question makes sence ...


Thanks in advance

Maddad

 

[maddad68]

Hi ,

well i thoght it can't hurt to just try plugging it in my new machine...It worked

No AOL disc , no config ...Just fired up the new machine pluged in the modem ...turned it on ...few lights flashed and bam... connected to the net

I was totaly amazed.... and im just about to do a speed test to see what im getting ...feel's much faster than my old PC

 

[maddad68]

Communications 1.7 megabits per second
Storage 206.5 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 5 seconds
Subjective rating Great

Not bad i suppose