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Another stupid question

  • 15-12-2003 10:26am
    #1
    ArthurG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭


    Hi again folks,

    My Wireless adventures continue......

    Everything seems to be working fine with the DLink-604+ modem/router I got. Noticed one thing though, which concerns me slightly. When the PC is not on, the ADSL light occasionally flashes on the router front panel, which supposedly indicates activity on the line. Am I using up my cap when the PC is turned off - i.e. should I unplug the router as well???

    Yours in confusion.....

    AG


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  • #2
    davil
    Registered Users Posts: 352 ✭✭davil


    The Pc is not on, but is it plugged in? U should get some kind of link indicator light on your nic also, but this is obviously only if your machine is still plugged in.
    The other possibility is that your router is sending out a broadcast every now and again for routing tables on other routers. This should be like only every few minutes maybe -how 'ocassionally' are we talking about??. This used to cause ISDN users a hell of a lot of hassle. U can configure the router to use IP spoofing I think which means it won't broadcast or something like that. Don't quote me on this though cos it's kinda all new to me - I'm doing my Network + exam revision this week. Either way though if you can give me more details I can tell you the problem.


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