Will NTL broadband work after formatting C Drive?

[Mits]

Hi All,

I have got ntl broadband and i was planning to format my C drive.

Will my broadband work after fresh installation as i have lost the installation CD/DVD?

Mits

[Druchii]

How're you connecting to your modem? Usb or Ethernet?

It might be worth downloading the drivers from a website and putting them on a disc, whether it be a flash drive, extrernal drive, cd... etc.

[bonzoe]

No problems if you're using LAN, don't know about USB

[Mits]

cheers for prompt reply
i am connected via ethernet and where do i download this drivers from?

---------- Post added at 17:12 ---------- Previous post was at 17:08 ----------

i am sorry if i i am asking basic questions.
what about username and password? i dont have that either, reason, we recently moved.

Mits

[Druchii]

No need on ethernet, as long as you have the driver CD for your ethernet card. If it was built into the motherboard then the disc you have with your motherboard usually has the drivers on it.

If you can find the model of your ethernet card then we can point you in the right direction just in case ;)

---------- Post added at 17:14 ---------- Previous post was at 17:12 ----------

cheers for prompt reply i am connected via ethernet and where do i download this drivers from? ---------- Post added at 17:12 ---------- Previous post was at 17:08 ---------- i am sorry if i i am asking basic questions. what about username and password? i dont have that either, reason, we recently moved. Mits Username and password for what?

If you mean your modem they are either root/root or admin/admin.

[Mits]

i checked on device manager under system using control manager.
underneath my network adapters it says
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, Copper RJ-45.

Is this the right info.?
Mits

[Druchii]

i checked on device manager under system using control manager. underneath my network adapters it says Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, Copper RJ-45. Is this the right info.? Mits Yep, correct info.

I'm going to look for it now for you :)

[Mits]

I remeber i received an installation CD/DVD when i joined with NTL and then it did ask me for username and password, thats why i mentioned about username and password.

Mits

[Druchii]

I think this is the correct driver

http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/NETWORK-CARD/OTHER-NETWORK-CARDS/Marvell-Network-Card-Yukon-Ethernet-Gigabit-636.shtml

---------- Post added at 17:24 ---------- Previous post was at 17:23 ----------

I remeber i received an installation CD/DVD when i joined with NTL and then it did ask me for username and password, thats why i mentioned about username and password. Mits As for that i'm not too sure. MAybe someone else can help that with you, i'm a Telewest customer, mine was plug and go basically. No passwords required...

---------- Post added at 17:25 ---------- Previous post was at 17:24 ----------

Actually, this driver version is much more recent - http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/NETWORK-CARD/OTHER-NETWORK-CARDS/Marvell-Yukon-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter-83523.shtml

[Mits]

thanks Druchii for your help. :)

Mits

[Druchii]

No problem at all :)

[nffc]

The Lan connection doesn't need a driver (except for the one that is for the Lan card).

The username and password will be the one needed to access your main NTL address.

[marky]

Just a quick point, all will be ok if its a stand alone modem, if you connect via set top box you will have to register the pc.

[Mits]

its a standalone modem... not connected to set top box.

Thanks guys...

Mits

---------- Post added at 17:48 ---------- Previous post was at 17:46 ----------

This is my first post on cable forum... and i got to say.. i am very impressed by the response time and tech. knowledge of you guys..

I will keep coming back..
Mits

[Druchii]

:welcome: to the forums then :)

I didn't even notice...

Enjoy your stay :)

[marky]

Just one thing,
Disconect the ethernet lead before you format
Do the format/install
power everything down,
re-connect the ethernet
Power up the modem and leave until all the lights are steady, about a min
Then boot the pc :)