Question about my cable connection

[pothead]

Ok i got a cable modem and im getting a new computer, basically im just wondering if i need a installation cd to install whatever software i might need for xp or can i just set up my ip settings as they were on the previous box and be ready to go...im asking here because i know ill get a quicker response here than on the phone with customer support.

Thanks,
The Pothead

[morriswindgate]

From what I have seen you do not need the installation disk other that to access features from your provider. Windows XP will set everything up for you and then if you cannot get on newsgroups or the e-mail servers then you will need the cd.

[pothead]

Originally posted by morriswindgate Windows XP will set everything up for you

that brings me to my next question, in xp where do i go to mess with my ip settings because i knnow all the **** i need to have my setup working i just dont know how to get to the ip **** on xp.

Thanks,
The Pothead

[morriswindgate]

Start>Setting>Network Connections> Right Click and Properties.

[N/A]

r u gonna network the new pc and old pc?

if not,like that guy said,u dont really need anything.I thinink you only need to check "automatically detect settings" under IE->Tools->internet options->connectiosn->lan settings (OR) set up internet account or something like that when you first install os and click on ie.

if you are gonna network....i dont know...haha