You can buy an A/B switch that uses ethernet cables to go between your modem and router or computer. Put the switch on A for access and switch to B to break the connection. Simple and works well. Stan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jane Sprando wrote: >>>[Gil wrote] >>> >>> >>> >>>>If you leave your computer on all the time and connected to >>>>the internet thru a phone line, than a friend can check your >>>>computer address while at your home. >>>> >>>> >>>I use a cable modem. My Mac is on all the time, but not >>>connected to the net. >>> >>> >>So, you have a Motorola Surfboard, you turn your modem off, or what? >>-- >>T.T. >> >> > >No, I don't turn off the modem. It doesn't have an on/off switch, so I would >have to unplug the Ethernet cable. > >Jane > > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/pipermail/homemac/attachments/20051212/4c221875/attachment.html