On 15 June 2011 12:45, Ann Sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: > > Ive got a dell dimension running WIndoze XP - the cable modem I have now > doesn't have a switch on it to merely disconnect it from the > net... > > Is there away to toggle back and forth with a keystroke combination or a > place in the control panel to mouse off and on? > > Wnatr to do this for a number of reasons and having to disconnect and > reconnect the model by pulling the cord that > hooks into the PC is a bit awkward to say the least... > > I have a feeling if I'm off line totally for some chores they will go > faster.. and I'll also have more privacy. > > T I A > ann > >
Some cable modems are configurable thru your web browser. If yours is, you can probably disconnect it from the net that way. Certainly my d-link works that way, and I've seen others work in a similar fashion. Do you know what brand/model your modem is? Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
