dhcp modem

cab · 05-01-2005, 11:54 AM

I've been told that I'm going to be getting a new modem, it's supposed to be a motorola modem for a cable connection. It will be a DHCP connection. That means that as soon as I start the computer I'm automatically online whether I want to be or not. My question is there's always a few seconds needed for the computer to start and for the firewall and anti-virus program to connect, does that mean those few seconds I'm unprotected and run the risk of getting a virus? I was told that if I really want to disconnect I can put it on standby however that's not recommended since it will damage the modem. Does anyone have this modem, are you still protected; to me it sounds like I'm leaving the door open for everyone to come in. I often need to do work on the computer without going online but now I won't have that choice.

**johnwill** · 05-01-2005, 12:38 PM

Not to worry, before the connection is established, all of your firewall protection will be enabled.

FWIW, all my systems here are connected 24/7, no worries.

05-01-2005, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
cab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 42 OS: xp	dhcp modem I've been told that I'm going to be getting a new modem, it's supposed to be a motorola modem for a cable connection. It will be a DHCP connection. That means that as soon as I start the computer I'm automatically online whether I want to be or not. My question is there's always a few seconds needed for the computer to start and for the firewall and anti-virus program to connect, does that mean those few seconds I'm unprotected and run the risk of getting a virus? I was told that if I really want to disconnect I can put it on standby however that's not recommended since it will damage the modem. Does anyone have this modem, are you still protected; to me it sounds like I'm leaving the door open for everyone to come in. I often need to do work on the computer without going online but now I won't have that choice.

05-01-2005, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Not to worry, before the connection is established, all of your firewall protection will be enabled. FWIW, all my systems here are connected 24/7, no worries. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience