"Brad" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I recently bought a used Toshiba "Satellite" 2105CDS (WIN98se) laptop.
> After I downloaded the drivers for this model from Toshiba's site, I
formatted
> the HDD and installed Win98SE (not from a "System Restore" CD).
> I installed the drivers. Everything is fine, but the dial up connection
> (using internal 56K modem). Unlike my other Win98 computers, when I
> "connect" (via "Dialer"), "Connect" and "Confirming password" is normal
> (quick). "Logging on to network" takes a long time before this is
finished
> (Dialer window closes and small icon appears in System Tray). I have
tried
> several times on different days. My other slower computer, doesn't have
this
> problem. Note: Afterwards, I have no trouble browsing and downloading
> (download speed is always fast for dial up).
>
> As a test, I installed a new PC card modem and it's driver. Using
> that modem, I still have the same problem!
>
> I called Toshiba tech support and he told me to check settings and
compare
> them to the other computer. I already did that. Do you have any idea
what
> might be causing this?

Yep, go into DUN (or dialup, can't remember which) properties and uncheck
"log in to network".

Jon