SD>Hi, Jean-

SD>JP>  Yes, and not being paranoid as another typist here, it never
worried me.

SD>If you don't understand how Ethernet works, it can be a bit worrisome to see
  >traffic when you don't expect any on your LAN.

Sean,

But this is happening before I pressed the power button on the
XP computer.

The computers AC Line Cord has power flowing to it.

I guess the Ethernet circuitry grabs power as soon as some
appears on the connector at the back of the box.


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