[gsciorio]

I want to upgrade to MSN broadband (the only service in my town) but the requirements are for windows only.

Can't I just manually enter the ISP info myself like DNS stuff?

[fulmer]

Is it cable or DSL? With DSL, you should be able to get an Ethernet modem, which would allow your Mac to connect. If it's cable, I'm not sure...you could always use a PC running Windows 2000 (and perhaps another variant) to utilize the cable.

That's for starters. I'm sure other folks here know much more.

[gsciorio]

Thanks Fulmer,

MSN is DSL. So if I got a eithernet hub do you think I should be able to connect it to my TiBook via Airport?

[pedromac42]

As far as I know, with DSL, you have to establish a secure connection (PPPoE) with the ISP, so a hub alone will not work. I can't speak as to an AirPort, but I have my dsl running to a cable/dsl router, then to a hub (you can buy a combo, but i just happened to have an old hub, so i got the less expensive router), and then to both my older windows machine and my new TiBook. it works really well.

good luck!

[fulmer]

Originally posted by gsciorio:
<STRONG>Thanks Fulmer,

MSN is DSL. So if I got a eithernet hub do you think I should be able to connect it to my TiBook via Airport?</STRONG>

No hub, but an actual DSL Ethernet *modem*. BellSouth works this way--on their site they recommend that Windows XP users use an Ethernet DSL modem, as it requires no drivers.

I imagine the same is true for MSN, even if they tell you they don't support Macs. You may be able to acquire a DSL Ethernet modem and do it yourself. I'm speculating here--If they say they don't support Macs, then don't go ahead unless you're willing to risk the $$ and time of failure.