Apple USB Modem Wont Connect To Internet While On Boot Camp!

Hi
I have just installed windows xp using boot camp and have had no end of trouble with the apple usb modem.
When ever i try to connect it dials a funny dial tone and then comes up can not connect sometime it will connect but will just drop connection after about a minute.
I have installed all the drivers off the leopard DVD
Any help will be appreciated greatly
Thanks!!
Message was edited by: Scott Rochford

Check this link from apple support http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1821
Apple suggests disabling 802.11 wireless from windows xp. hope this will solve your problem. The funny thing is apple is not even sure it will fix the problem because they mentioned on their website "in some cases".
Symptoms
The Apple external USB modem may not connect, or may not maintain a connection for longer than a few minutes if you are using Microsoft Windows XP on MacBook Pro, MacBook, or Intel-based iMac computers that have built-in AirPort/Bluetooth.
Products Affected
Boot Camp, Apple external USB Modem
Resolution
In some cases, disabling 802.11 wireless networking in Windows XP may resolve this issue.

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