Instructions for changing the username and password on a USB Modem such as a Thomson SpeedTouch or Sagem F@st 800 using Windows Vista.
1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
Note: If you're using the Windows Classic menu, click Start and then select Settings and Control Panel.
2. Click Classic View on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. Double-click Network and Sharing Centre.
4. Click Manage network connections.
5. Locate the TalkTalk Broadband connection icon.
6. Right-click the TalkTalk Broadband connection icon and select Disconnect.
7. Right-click the TalkTalk Broadband icon and select Properties.
8. Select the Options tab and tick the box labelled Prompt for name and password, certificate, etc.
9. Click OK.
10. Double-click the TalkTalk Broadband icon.
11. Enter your TalkTalk username into the User name box and enter your password into the Password box. Type 0,38 in the Dial box. Tick the box labelled Save this username and password for the following users. There is no need to change anything else.
You can find your username and password details in your
welcome letter. Alternatively, you can call our free, automated service at anytime of the day or night on 0870 0875 562. This automated service will give you your details so please have a pen and paper to hand.
Note: You must call from your TalkTalk landline.
12. Click Dial.
13. You are now be connected to the internet. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. In the Address bar, type www.talktalk.co.uk and press Enter on your keyboard.
You're done! Now that your username and password have been changed you can browse the web and enjoy TalkTalk broadband. When you want to connect to the internet in future, just double-click the TalkTalk Broadband icon on your desktop.
