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jaycee · 16-08-2005, 08:51

Don't switch off the modem would be the best option. It's probable that the modem has not finished starting up and aquiring a connection before your router requests an address from it, which means nothing works.

Also if you're using a router, you don't need the XP firewall enabled - your router is doing a far better job of keeping you protected.

16-08-2005, 08:51	#12
jaycee Inactive Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 304	Re: Have to switch PC on twice to connect! Don't switch off the modem would be the best option. It's probable that the modem has not finished starting up and aquiring a connection before your router requests an address from it, which means nothing works. Also if you're using a router, you don't need the XP firewall enabled - your router is doing a far better job of keeping you protected.