How to get Internet access, computer doesn't have a modem?

Well if you had DSL service with AT&T like I do, my 4 year old Dell desktop computer also has no 56k modem in it but it does have a 10/100/1000 ethernet port on the back. If you had DSL with AT&T the red DSL cable furnished by AT&T with their modem, mine is a Westell modem, that red cable would come directly out of the phone jack on the wall to the back of the DSL modem provided by AT&T, the yellow cable many refer to as the ethernet cable would plug into the ethernet port on the back of the DSL modem located right next to the red cable on the modem then the other end of the yellow cable would connect to the ethernet port on the back of your wireless router. My wireless router is a Linksys model #WRT54G. The blue cable would then be plugged into the port next to the ethernet port on the back of the wireless router and the other end of the blue cable would connect to the ethernet port on the back of your desktop PC. That's what I had to do last week when I moved my computer from one room to another in my house. I had to contact AT&T to get their DSL modem to recognize my computer again and that was that. No problems with the router after making the move.

Understand, you changed the system and further you updated it as well with win7. Under these circumstances, it maybe harder to re-install if the vendor s/w doesn't support that. As legal stuff goes, you changed the contract, sorta speak.

Since, you tried the phone support route and it didn't correct it, then allow them to send someone. Just be 100% sure its not going to cost you or what if anything it can be. Your problem is at the next level, a new system and OS to work with their setup. I would think many more users out there that did the same thing. If you haven't already check online with TW and surf for any FAQ or help guide on the topic. Last, you may need different h/w to help correct the problem and that something the TW tech should or can be aware of, gain allow them the opportunity to correct it. Other than that, if they can't, find another ISP service for your area.

tada -----Willy

Well, if you need wireless connection (and you say you do) and you have Windows 7 and you don't have a Windows 7 driver for your current appliance, you'll need to buy a replacement that has.

Such can be a USB-antenna, or (preferred) an antenna that plugs into your RJ-45 port or even on a PCI-card.
Plug it in, install the drivers that come with the new device and you're ready to go. Be sure to tell the shop that you need drivers for Windows 7!

Kees

since you have a RJ45 ethernet port but wiring is not feasible there is only one option left you will need a wireless AP/router and a usb adapter. option 2 call your provider ask them to help you. and be firm in the fact that you DO NOT require their additional services and please help you if they dont, tell them to come get their stuff.

Thanks to everyone who responded with feedback. I appreciate the different solutions, opinions etc.
So I gave in and called Time Warner back to schedule the service appointment they before said I needed. This time I received someone who FINALLY admitted (Guess too many people with Windows 7 were sick of getting the run around!) that since the CD wasn't compatible with Windows 7, there was no reason for the service call (really???).

So they told me to get a wireless card compatible with Windows 7. After discussing why my computer was telling me I needed an Ethernet Card instead and asking other questions, the phone call was suddenly disconnected (which has become the standard when you call them about ANYTHING) Seriously. They must have a time limit? But thats horrible customer service because. Calling them back, going through the list, and being put on hold by them again-is a journey in itself.

So now I am on a quest for that-a wireless card compatible with Windows 7 (for desktop). I feel like going back to XP.

I did a search for "wireless card compatible windows 7" and someone on another website had some links to 2 on Newegg (after they had tested several which didn't end up being compatible they said) that they deemed worked with Windows 7. The pictures look like they need to be installed, and I didn't really want to have to mess with opening the new system. (I am a novice when it comes to that). I guess I'll go from there and figure it out unless anyone has a suggestion of other wireless cards compatible with it.

It would be great to just keep buying cards that sounded good and return them when they don't work, but unless you are a computer shop or tester, who has that time and especially money to keep doing that? Thanks again for the replies.