Thread: Vista Home Premium- no option to connect to cable modem -Please help

I have just got Vista- someone knows why home premium only gives me the choice for dialup or broadband PPPoE. I can't hook up to the internet as well as when demanding to make connection the only options are dialup or broadband PPPOE. I tried loading the OS as Home and Work with similar options on both. Am I missing something here? Thanks

If you are on cable, the arrangement is completed through the cable modems interface. In IE type the address of your cable modem (after you have attached it to the Vista PC). The address should be in the information manual from both the modem as well as your ISP, somewhat similar to 192.168.0.1

And if Im not wrong the 192.168.0.1 is for routers not modems as a sub-IP address. Most cable companies make use of a modem as well as don't have a user interface. I have the similar problem with attempting to access the internet. My modem is accepted by the OS through a USB port. My drivers for the motherboards ethernet are not loading or are not recognized by the Vista upgrade I installed on my Gateway GT5056, so Im using the USB. The device manager lists the Motorola Surfboard on the list in network adaptors. The OS is showing a link but for local access only. I've tried changing the settings, removing the device, drivers, rebooting the modem, renewing the IP via command. I still can't access the internet. Very frustrating. Please help.