C CarlH Registered Nov 14, 2009 #1 The modem has worked ok for several years. Today the ACTIVITY light starts flashing even when I disconnect the PC. What's wrong?
The modem has worked ok for several years. Today the ACTIVITY light starts flashing even when I disconnect the PC. What's wrong?
Satcomer In Geostationary Orbit Nov 14, 2009 #2 Which light? Is it the network light or the WAN (Wide Area Network) light? If it is the WAN light then someone is scanning your modem for purposes that can be nefarious.
Which light? Is it the network light or the WAN (Wide Area Network) light? If it is the WAN light then someone is scanning your modem for purposes that can be nefarious.
C CarlH Registered Nov 14, 2009 #3 Hi Satcomer, Thanks, I think you are right. After 8 hours the flashing stopped, and all is back to normal.
Hi Satcomer, Thanks, I think you are right. After 8 hours the flashing stopped, and all is back to normal.
Satcomer In Geostationary Orbit Nov 14, 2009 #4 Just make sure you get a router that has a firewall built into it. Hiding your IP on the net can really help against those scanning attacks.
Just make sure you get a router that has a firewall built into it. Hiding your IP on the net can really help against those scanning attacks.
