Network connection stays on

Hello -

Probably a dumb question.

I just bought a new computer. When I turn it off, it stays connected to the
network. At least its router lights stay on. Also, a red light continues
to glow on its network card at the back of the computer.

Is this a problem? My other, older, computers on the network disconnect
when they are turned off.

Thanks

Drew

"Drew" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hello -
>
> Probably a dumb question.
>
> I just bought a new computer. When I turn it off, it stays connected to
the
> network. At least its router lights stay on. Also, a red light continues
> to glow on its network card at the back of the computer.
>
> Is this a problem? My other, older, computers on the network disconnect
> when they are turned off.
>
> Thanks
>
> Drew
>
> This is common with new PC's that have the wake on LAN option, it's not
connected per se and no one can access the PC if an OS isn't running.

Jud

Thanks!


"Rolf" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Drew" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:O0AX0nI#(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello -
> >
> > Probably a dumb question.
> >
> > I just bought a new computer. When I turn it off, it stays connected to
> the
> > network. At least its router lights stay on. Also, a red light
continues
> > to glow on its network card at the back of the computer.
> >
> > Is this a problem? My other, older, computers on the network disconnect
> > when they are turned off.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Drew
> >
> > This is common with new PC's that have the wake on LAN option, it's not
> connected per se and no one can access the PC if an OS isn't running.
>
> Jud
>
>

"Drew" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Thanks!
>
>
> >
>
> If you truly are paranoid about the risk of someone accessing your PC then
unplug it from the mains...

Jud