As your computer depends on a reliable, reasonably steady voltage, if the UPS is fluctutating, then the computer would see this as well. If your voltage swings enough, it could cause the processor to temporarily shut down, thus causing a loss of connection. Time to replace it.
Keith Thompson Harold B wrote: > Hello again, > > I just observed something interesting. While online my browser > (and the entire computer) started to freeze rather frequently. > At the same time, I noticed that the red light on the surge > protector was flickering? > > Could an unsteady surge protector (meaning it's old and has to > be thrown out) be a reason for an unstable connection? Well, I > replaced it and here I am sending this email with no apparent > trouble. Let's see how the rest of the day progesses ... > Harold -- Keith Thompson, Worthington, OH Home Web Page: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~kthompson/ Genealogy Web Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kthompson The solution to a problem changes the problem. ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
