I'm finally getting out of dark ages, I think. DSL finally became available out in the sticks where I live. My question is....

Since DSL modem is active all the time (powered and connected even when 'puter is off), I'm not sure of best route to take when rendering. With dial up, I would disable Norton security and anti-virus fm running in background when rendering. Since DSL is always active and connected via ethernet port, should Norton be left on for protection? Is unpowering DSL modem adviseable or disabling ethernet port fm control panel (windows xp- sp2)? Either of these options require modem to retrain and connect when turned on. Or is it better to just live with a slightly increased rendering time. Suggestions, pls. I'm leaning toward leaving Norton on. Better safe than sorry.

Message edited on: 03/20/2006 18:56