Router port led never goes out

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azbeel @cox.net	Router port led never goes out My router, a D-Link 655, has four led indicators for the four lines I am running. The light for my main computer never goes out unless the cat5 connector is physically removed, even if the computer is completely shut down. This is the second computer to have this issue on the main computer that connects to the cable modem. Other computer shuts down and light goes out normally. Switching ports on the router does not change the problem. Both computers running Windows 7. I have had credit card fraud on two different cards that were used online making this issue important for me to resolve. I am running Zone Alarm Pro firewall. All software is current and upto date. I have also had some "unknown" networks appear in the network and filing sharing window between the router and the modem?? Uninstalling the network adapter and reinstalling it will usually remove the issue. Network sharing is off. Anyone have any suggestions? While I am a long term user, I am by no means a "geek" Thanks for your assistance
azbeel @cox.net	to forum · permalink · 2013-04-07 16:20:15 ·
sivran Opera convert Premium join:2003-09-15 Arlington, TX kudos:1 Reviews: ·RoadRunner Cable 1 edit	This is normal for most modern hardware. The light stays on because the network card is still drawing power and maintaining link even when the computer is off, usually for Wake-on-LAN purposes. Nothing to worry about. Some router/switches have multiple LEDs for a port, and on these, the color or number of the lights will change when the computer's off. Again, normal behavior. The sharing might be this thing: quote: The built-in USB port with SharePort lets users share a USB printer or storage device. From: »www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutio···t-router -- Think Outside the Fox.
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