2007-09-24 08:20:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
the routers do that, means it getting a signal.
2007-09-24 08:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by CPU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry too much. Internet traffic is constant - packets being sent to yr ISP and also locally to yr router will show up as a blinking of the wee screens. Programs installed on yr computer may also be checking for updates...
Just make sure yr firewall is on and do a check on the programs you have allowed to contact the internet. Google each entry if yr not sure and ensure they are legit.
BTW: "Microsoft reserves 40% of yr bandwidth" ??? LOL!!
Don't be daft.
:-)
2007-09-24 15:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by sleakitweasel1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the little icon in the corner that has 2 computers blinking back and forth, it is telling you that your broadband (cable or dsl) connection is intact and ready to use whenever you want it.
If you are talking about the light on the modem itself, same thing. Just wants to let you know it's there when you want to use it.
2007-09-24 15:24:39 · answer #3 · answered by colleen m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At times your Internet Service provider may be sending/receiving info or one of your programs may be using the connection.
2007-09-24 15:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have DSL or a cable conmnection, then its always connected to the net, even when you aren't doing anything online.
2007-09-24 15:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by The Wižard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of stuff runs in the background and uses the Internet:
Windows update
Antivirus update
Email
Instant Messenger
etc...
2007-09-24 17:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by frank m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
microsoft reserves 40 percent of your bandwidth to do updates. this could be part of the reason it blinks when your not doing anything. also if you have a P2P program that you leave running it will cause it to blink. Or if you have wireless that you havent bothered to secure, one of your neighbors is probably borrowing it from you.
2007-09-24 15:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by crutchduck 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a DSL connection, you're always connected to the net, even if you don't have your browser software running.
2007-09-24 15:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a high speed internet connection, then you're connected to the internet all the time, whether you're actual utilizing the internet or not.
2007-09-24 15:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of your programs is using it in the background.
2007-09-24 15:24:31 · answer #10 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U may B hacked
2007-09-24 15:23:58 · answer #11 · answered by SAM L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋