After I installed system 9.2.1 I had an enormous number of disconnects. I tended to blame everything external including my ISP. However the problem was in the default modem with Sys 9.2. (Mac internal 56k). Selecting "Mac internal 56k (v.34... " instead via "Modem" in "Control panels" solved the problem entirely. I no longer worry about turning off any other gadget.
Hope this helps someone else. Cheers, Paul. ---------------------------- Dr Paul R. Weaver Western Australia Check out the index of my "common-man" monologues about survival in 21st century at http://www.livejournal.com/users/fremantlebiz/2004/ A new original essay is added most days.