Windows Update

[Maxflyer]

I recently changed my ADSL Modem to to a Netgear DG834 ADSL Router, so I could run a small home network, utilising my AOL 2mb connection.

I can connect ok and in general have no problems, however, whenever I try to access windows update (Win XP SP2) nothing happens. I am able to do it through a dial up connection, but not on the broadband. I used to use a BT Voyager Modem for the broadband and that was ok.

Any help gratefully appreciated.

MF

[rotorcraig]

Windows Update uses a protocol called SOCKS rather than the usual HTTP / HTTPS.

I had a problem when I was using a software proxy that didn't support SOCKS; could surf the net and see the Windows Update site but not download anything. Fixed when I used a different proxy.

Does your broadband happen to go through a proxy or similar that dial up doesn't (eg a proxy within an ADSL router)? If so, is it configured to allow the SOCKS protocol?

RC