USB Modem

Windows XP

Instructions for changing the username and password on a USB modem such as a Thomson SpeedTouch or Sagem F@st 800 using Windows XP

Sagem Thompson SpeedTouch Sagem

1. Click Start and select Control Panel.

Start menu

Note: If you use the Windows Classic menu you may need to click Start, and then select Settings and Control Panel.

Windows Classic menu

2. Click Switch to Classic View on the left-hand side.
Note: If Switch to Category view is displayed, this means you are already in Classic view, so please continue to step 3.

Switch to Classic View option

3. Double-click Network Connections.

Network Connections icon

4. Locate your TalkTalk Broadband connection icon.

TalkTalk Broadband icon

5. Right-click the TalkTalk Broadband icon and select Disconnect.

Disconnect option

6. Double-click the TalkTalk Broadband icon.

TalkTalk Broadband icon

7. Enter your TalkTalk username into the User Name box and enter your password into the Password box.

You can find your username and password in your welcome letter. Alternatively, you can call our free, automated service at anytime of the day or night on 0870 0875 562. This service will give you your details so please have a pen and paper to hand.

Note:
You must call from your TalkTalk landline.

User Name and Password screen

8. Click Dial to re-connect to the internet.

Screenshot

9. You are now connected to the internet. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox, type www.talktalk.co.uk into the Address bar, and press Enter on your keyboard.

Internet Explorer Address bar

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.

TalkTalk Broadband icon

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