what is the 1394 connection and do i disabled it if there's another LAN connection to the internet?

Question

ok in the network connections folder there are two connections: the local area connection and 1394 connection. i want to know if I'm suppose to disable the 1394 connection and local area connection on? b/c i've been experiencing disconnections from the internet a lot later within less than 1 hr's time and always have to restart the modem to get it back. one of the yahoo tech people said that my computer is confuse from having two connections and that is why it's disconnecting. but even with 1394 connection off, i'm still disconnecting so does anyone know what to do?

i have yahoo dsl bytheway

hmmm...my modem is a speedstream 5100...what info do u need to know if there's a prob with the configurations? and I have AT&T DSL actually (not yahoo =P)

Answer 1

It is a Apple Computer invention. Firewire connections are popping up on everything. Many new video cameras have a firewire connection so you can connect the camera to your computer. You can then edit and make DVD's with the video.

Answer 2

Your 1394 connection is a Firewire port kind of like USB, but a little faster. You do not need to disable this connection to have a LAN connection. Some internet service providers will kick users off after an hour or 2. Has nothing to do with the 1394 connection. Switch to a different internet service provider. IE. verizon, or you local cable, or phone company as your service provider.

Answer 3

The 1394 connection also known as Firewire is completely different than your ethernet connection.

There may be severel problems.

1.Try upgrading your DSL modems BIOS.
2.Try upgrading your ethernet controllers drivers from the manufacturers website.
3.Before you try all these ask your service provider if they are installing or servicing something on their network.

Answer 4

1394 is the FIRE WIRE connector. most windows users do not use that connection unless they are using a camcorder and importing data.
although if yahoo is crapping out do not un-install the connector simply disable it , "right click" on the 1394 icon select disable should be all you need on that. Also hope you have enough memory on your system. xp for example will sort of run... limp really at 256 MB of ram. it runs starting at 512 MB of ram, the more memory the better, you will likely see.

Answer 5

That yahoo guy is a dumb a** 1394 connection is a firewire connection. That is a port used by devices that use firewire that has nothing to do with your active lan connection. if anything it might be that something is wrong with the modem or its configuration. i dont know since you havent told me anything about it......

Answer 6

1394 is firewire,lan should be ur main connection,1394(firewire) works like usb but,firewire doesn't require bus power from the comp 2 work

Answer 7

I can give you a link that deals with the internet connection Many of the problems can be solved by making software changes or small hardware corrections. Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yl62gz Try here if you can get what you wanted

Answer 8

I can give you a link that deals with the internet connection Many of the problems can be solved by making software changes or small hardware corrections. Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yl62gz Try here if you can get what you wanted

Answer 9

I need a little more information to know what is going on there. When you go to the internet options what is seleced? (Tools --> Internet Options --> Connection Settings) Make sure that never dial a connection is checked off. Please include some more detail if this does not help

Answer 10

It's simply that you have a FireWire card. No need to do anything with it.