On 23 Dec 2008, 22:43, PeeGee  wrote:
> Marge wrote:
> > On 23 Dec, 18:44, Marge  wrote:
>
> >> Disabling network doesn't free the router socket, not sure if
> >> disabling network before shutting down would help, I wonder if its
> >> possible to start the PC without activating the NIC card, obviously
> >> its going to receive power but if it doesn't try to connect will it
> >> take over socket 4? (light it up)
>
> > YES IT DOES :o(
>
> > started PC with network still disabled but socket 4 lit up, network
> > was definitely disabled, had to enable it to get web page etc.
>
> > Seems this is a power issue which may not be possible to resolve, will
> > check bios setup etc to see if there are any green issues to save
> > power and only supply slots when needed? doubtful but hey.
>
> > Anyone know of any cards that don't do this or that have options to
> > stop it?
>
> I suspect it may be difficult to find one. A fairly old card with a
> Macronix MX98715 may do the job (the one in my system doesn't light up a
> switch port until the computer is powered up), but there is no guarantee :-(
>
> The alternative may be to get a low cost 5 or 8 port switch which will
> resolve the problem, though will require a power supply, and allow both
> systems to run but may increase latency marginally (but not enough to
> affect an ADSL or cable link).
>
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> PeeGee
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THANKS FOLKS,

looks like I'll have to fork out for a router with more wire sockets,
anyone have any good suggestions from experience?