Internet Activity???

My desktop computer that's connected to a Netgear MR314 router seems to be
doing its own thing every now and then. The #1 port light blinks on and off
and I'd like to know what program is accessing the net. I have Norton
Antivirus installed, so it may be that, which is ok. But if anything else
is downloading something, I'd like to know what it is.

Is there a program out there that will allow me to see what's using my
internet connection?

Thanks-

It is normal for the light to flicker periodically. More than likely, your
router is set up as a DHCP server and periodically your network adapter will
have renew its DHCP lease. If you have Windows XP installed, it may also be
checking for updates and even downloading them. Even Norton Antivirus does a
periodic check for updates via LiveUpdate if you have it configured to do so
and will also download updates in the background.

You can view your system log with the even viewer to see what activity has
occurred at any specific time. Ifyou're super paranoid, then I would
recommend getting a copy of Zone Alarm or something similar. Your router
should have a built in firewall which will prevent anyone from coming into
your private network.


"Tom C." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> My desktop computer that's connected to a Netgear MR314 router seems to be
> doing its own thing every now and then. The #1 port light blinks on and
off
> and I'd like to know what program is accessing the net. I have Norton
> Antivirus installed, so it may be that, which is ok. But if anything else
> is downloading something, I'd like to know what it is.
>
> Is there a program out there that will allow me to see what's using my
> internet connection?
>
> Thanks-
>
>