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by bently Jan 31, 2006 3:27AM PST

Can not connect using DSL/CONNECT, but still getting online???

Win XP home, sp2, and DSL connection. FireFox browser.

http://www.grc.com/default.htm for SHIELDS UP

I ran a SHIELDS UP / ALL SERVICE PORTS, test and only "Solicited TCP Packets" failed.

I then installed DI 604 router and rebooted, then logged on to the internet. ( Only one computer. )

Ran SHIELDS UP / ALL SERVICE PORTS, test again and this time "Solicited TCP Packets" and "Ping Reply" failed.

Did some checking and found in NETWORK CONNECTIONS that DSL was disconnected even though I was connected to internet. Before I installed the router, I HAD to click DSL/CONNECT to get on the internet. Somehow hooking up the router, I was able to bypass the DSL connect.

NOT sure this is a good thing??

When I click CONNECT on DSL, after about a minute, I get "Error Conection to DSL. Error 678, remote computer did not respond... etc."

I can get online without DSL connect, but am not sure if this is a good thing.

Should I try NETWORK CONNECTIONS, "New Connection Wizard" or "Network Setup Wizard" to see it this changes anything?

All suggestions appreciated?

Thanks

Ben

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What is DSL Connect???

by Melati Hitam Jan 31, 2006 6:02PM PST

Why you need that in the first place?

as with the Shield-up test report, the good result is, All Port should be STEALTH or CLOSED.

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Icon on desktop DSL,...

by bently Feb 1, 2006 4:34AM PST

Prior to installing D Link router, had to click on DSL icon, window popped up with CONNECT, click CONNECT to get online. ( I like this feature because I would not be online unless I wanted to be )

Since I installed the router, DSL icon no good, and I am online when I boot, unless I had clicked "STOP ALL TRAFFIC" on Kerio personal firewall, prior to my shutting down the computer.

"as with the Shield-up test report, the good result is, All Port should be STEALTH or CLOSED."

I am aware of that, that is why I posted the original question, seems like I lost protection instead of gaining after router was installed.???

Ben

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