some switches do not include software needed to dial PPPoE (PPP over ethernet) which is needed to operate the DSL modem. i would suggest spending $50 and obtaining a DSL/Cable router which says it supports PPPoE and using that, or getting the manual for the linksys switch and see if it supports PPPoE dialing. The only reason i bring this up is because i see you specifically mentioned it was a workgroup switch, and i believe linksys does not build the PPPoE capabilities into these switches. sandor On Monday, October 13, 2003, at 03:21 PM, Shelley Huston wrote: > Linksys Etherfast Workgroup Switch