SD> EV> On one page it said to turn the power on the Router before powering
SD> EV> up the DSL Modem and Computer.

SD>Here's what goes on: when you turn on the DSL modem, it queries the main ISP
SD>server to get an IP address.  When you then turn on the router, it asks for
SD>WAN IP address from the modem which it receives.  When you turn on the
SD>computer, Windows' DHCP client asks the router for a DHCP address and the
SD>router leases an IP to Windows.

SD>If you shut everything down, you shut down the computer first then all of th
SD>external accessories.

SD>When you power it up, it's just the opposite. :)

I always left the DSL Modem and router on 24/7 when I had my AT&T DSL.
I have Cox Cable service now and stil leave the Modemrouter WiFi
combination unit on 24/7.
Avoids a lot of headakes for the senile.
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