Turning internet service off and on via software

  • Thread starter Thread starter Cooter
  • Start date Start date
C

Cooter

Is there a way of turning internet service off and on via software? I am on
cable and using a LinkSys wired router. Even though I am using a firewall,
I'd like to be able to remove the internet connection when the computer is
unused for long periods.Yes, I know I can remove the plug, but I'm looking
for a software solution.

Thanks for any help.
 
Some cable modems have a small on/off button or you can simply remove power
from the modem or router.

JS
 
Create a shortcut on the Desktop or Startmenu to your LAN Connection
(found in Control Panel->Network Connections).

Right click the shortcut and select Disable. To Eneble again just right
click the shortcut and select enable.

Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User]
 
right click the 'connected' icon in the systray. It should then have a
'disable' button. Click that and the connection should disconnect
 
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:32:09 +0800 from Andrew Murray
right click the 'connected' icon in the systray. It should then have a
'disable' button. Click that and the connection should disconnect
Click to expand...

Can you 'splain me somethin', Lucy? How is that "via software"?
 
Back
Top