On Nov 17, 12:34*pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote:
"MCSE" wrote in messagenews273i4pmvjkavehoa1pp3fc2h2j9bddl27@4ax .com...
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- Hide quoted text -

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I did not see a response to something I said earlier:

If, as you stated, you are losing your cable connection also, how
could it be your LinkSys router?

Your Cable TV does not go through the LinkSys.