"MCSE" wrote in message news
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:57:59 -0600, "MaryL"
-OUT-THE-LITTER wrote:

Look, it's obvious that you enjoy being rude. I simply don't have the
technical knowledge to follow through with some of the information that
has
been given on this group (most, with good intentions, I believe).
However,
have you not noticed that I said this problem *pre-dates* both of the
surge
suppressors. So, it began before I had the regular surge suppressor and
the
backup USB, and the same problem continues with them in place!

MaryL


Anyone that says the surge suppressor is the problem is a complete
idiot who has no knowledge of networks. Replace your dodgy router and
be done with the problems.

I think that's what I am going to have to try, but that does take me back to
my original question - setting up security that I had paid for originally.
I know one responder said that's "easy," and I will call LinkSys if the
manual doesn't help. The "manual" with my current router was simply a
leaflet that showed how to connect it, but there was no information on
security. Of course, the router is several years old. Ironically, it is
the only component that is not new -- so, the "weak link," I suppose.

Thanks,
MaryL