> I have two computers sharing an Internet Connection through a Linskys
> router. I can't turn off the router, even if this is a safe practice,
> since my phone service is Internet enabled. My simple concern is how I
> can safely disenable and enable the connections of my two computers.
> 1. I have been just disconnecting the Ethernet cables, 2. I can
> disenable/enable by using Networ Connections and in the status box
> either enable or disenable, 3. I can also disconnect the powewr supply
> cable after turning off a computer. MY SUSPICION IS THIS IN NO WAY
> ENHANCES THE SECURITY OF THE COMPUTER.
>
> I did a Google search but the articles dealt with far more technical
> questions and sophisticated networks than mine.
>
> My connections are LAN with automatic detection of settings, thc-ip ?
> protocol and Dhcp enabled. My security software is Zone Alarm
> Antivirus and Ad-Aware Plus and Spyware Doctor (obviosly both not used
> at the same time. I would be very appreciative if someone could
> address my question and provide guidance.Norton Internet Security had
> to be dumped off the older computer as it was hogging resources for
> several minutes at start up. Thanks again to anyone who responds th
> this challenged computer user.