Doug (or others), This discussion of pinging reminds me--what are you recommending for the ICMP settings of the Windows XP Firewall? I recall discussion at a NAG meeting where most seemed to think that Microsoft's default settings were too restrictive and that allowing all of the ICMP responses was desirable. --Chris ============================================== Chris Wolf Computer Service Manager Agricultural Economics [log in to unmask] Michigan State University 517 353-5017