Network. Switching on one pc starts the other

[Blair]

I have set up networking between my laptop(WXP) and my desktop(W98SE) and
all working but when I start my laptop the desktop immediately satrts. How
can I prevent this?

Blair Malcolm

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have set up networking between my laptop(WXP) and my desktop(W98SE) and
all working but when I start my laptop the desktop immediately satrts. How
can I prevent this?

Blair Malcolm

Go into the desktop's BIOS setup program and disable "Wake on LAN".
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[Blair]

Go into the desktop's BIOS setup program and disable "Wake on LAN".
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Thanks for your help
I checked and the title Modem Ring/Wake on LAN was already disabled
Regards
Blair

 

[Blair]

Thanks for your help
I checked and the title Modem Ring/Wake on LAN was already disabled
Regards
Blair

Steve what do you suggest trying now ?
Blair

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Thanks for your help
I checked and the title Modem Ring/Wake on LAN was already disabled
Regards
Blair

You're welcome. I'm sorry, but I don't have any other ideas. Perhaps
someone else can suggest something.
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