getting around RAM requirement for broadband?

[Nikko]

I just did a reinstall of 98SE for a friend. I'm trying to set up her
broadband service, but the DSL SetUp says the minimum RAM requirement is 64
MB. She only has 32 MB, and it's an old laptop, so upgrading isn't a viable
option. She has been able to use DSL on this machine with 98 before though.
She said she took it to some computer shop and for $200 the guy did
something (she doesn't know what) to get around this issue. She doesn't
wanna pay $200 again and I don't blame her. Any ideas on how I can get
around the RAM minimum requirement would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Nikko,

A workaround would be to add a router (wired or wireless which
can be found on the net for around $40) to the DSL modem. Use
a cable between the notebook and the router for a connection.
No other software should be needed using an existing network
connection on the notebook.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/
How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164

"Nikko" wrote
> I just did a reinstall of 98SE for a friend. I'm trying to set up her
> broadband service, but the DSL SetUp says the minimum RAM requirement is
64
> MB. She only has 32 MB, and it's an old laptop, so upgrading isn't a
viable
> option. She has been able to use DSL on this machine with 98 before
though.
> She said she took it to some computer shop and for $200 the guy did
> something (she doesn't know what) to get around this issue. She doesn't
> wanna pay $200 again and I don't blame her. Any ideas on how I can get
> around the RAM minimum requirement would be much appreciated. Thanks.
>
>

[Lil' Dave]

Accurate. PPOe settings may be needed and setup on the router. Depends on
the DSL service requirements.
"Bert Kinney" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Nikko,
>
> A workaround would be to add a router (wired or wireless which
> can be found on the net for around $40) to the DSL modem. Use
> a cable between the notebook and the router for a connection.
> No other software should be needed using an existing network
> connection on the notebook.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
> http://dts-l.org/
> How to Configure Outlook Express for Internet News:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=171164
>
> "Nikko" wrote
> > I just did a reinstall of 98SE for a friend. I'm trying to set up her
> > broadband service, but the DSL SetUp says the minimum RAM requirement is
> 64
> > MB. She only has 32 MB, and it's an old laptop, so upgrading isn't a
> viable
> > option. She has been able to use DSL on this machine with 98 before
> though.
> > She said she took it to some computer shop and for $200 the guy did
> > something (she doesn't know what) to get around this issue. She doesn't
> > wanna pay $200 again and I don't blame her. Any ideas on how I can get
> > around the RAM minimum requirement would be much appreciated. Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>

[Mercury]

"Nikko" > wrote in message
k.net...
> I just did a reinstall of 98SE for a friend. I'm trying to set up her
> broadband service, but the DSL SetUp says the minimum RAM requirement is
64
> MB. She only has 32 MB, and it's an old laptop, so upgrading isn't a
viable
> option. She has been able to use DSL on this machine with 98 before
though.
> She said she took it to some computer shop and for $200 the guy did
> something (she doesn't know what) to get around this issue. She doesn't
> wanna pay $200 again and I don't blame her. Any ideas on how I can get
> around the RAM minimum requirement would be much appreciated. Thanks.
>

The problem is the software you're trying to use (probaly EnterNet or some
variant).

Try RASPPPoE instead (crappy name, but works great). Make sure you read the
instructions, since set-up is a tad more involved, but the results are well
worth it, trust me.

http://www.raspppoe.com/

[will]

RASPPPoE is awesome have been using it for years with no problems. It
bewilders me why the Telco's do not distribute it as their default for win9x
Enternet is so crappy.

"Mercury" > wrote in message
...
> "Nikko" > wrote in message
> k.net...
> > I just did a reinstall of 98SE for a friend. I'm trying to set up her
> > broadband service, but the DSL SetUp says the minimum RAM requirement is
> 64
> > MB. She only has 32 MB, and it's an old laptop, so upgrading isn't a
> viable
> > option. She has been able to use DSL on this machine with 98 before
> though.
> > She said she took it to some computer shop and for $200 the guy did
> > something (she doesn't know what) to get around this issue. She doesn't
> > wanna pay $200 again and I don't blame her. Any ideas on how I can get
> > around the RAM minimum requirement would be much appreciated. Thanks.
> >
>
> The problem is the software you're trying to use (probaly EnterNet or some
> variant).
>
> Try RASPPPoE instead (crappy name, but works great). Make sure you read
the
> instructions, since set-up is a tad more involved, but the results are
well
> worth it, trust me.
>
> http://www.raspppoe.com/
>
>