In a message dated 4/3/2006 4:45:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: but I can reboot my cable modem without having to shut the computer down. Once all the little lights stop flashing when you unplug the modem's phone/cable connection the link both between the computer and the modem and the cable and the modem are broken. So waiting 30 seconds and reconnecting the input of the cable/DSL line should cause the modem to establish a new connection on BOTH ends. ------ Joan, You are right it can be done that way, too. I guess I always do it with the electrical connection at the modem rather than the USB connection at the computer due to my particular setup. My cable company has always recommended that I shut my 'puter down when I do it that way. Sharon