@ erlik yes, I created short cut. It is much easier that way. The thing I'll have to train myself and kids to do is always disable connection before powering down 'puter. Otherwise it is remembered in shut-down settings to be on. Is there a way to force manual turning on hi-speed connection at each startup? Symantec's "norton internet security" includes firewall, anti-virus, spam blocker, and parental control.