On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 20:41:39 -0400, "Robert11" <>
wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Running W98 and Netscape.
>
>Have been using Comcast Broadband for quite a while without any problem.
>
>Had big problems in connecting to my Symantic anti-virus Live Update a week
>ago, so I thought the problem was the that the registration term was
>probably over. Went out and bought a new copy of Symantic System Works.
>
>Couldn't connect to their Activation Server, or Live Update.
>
>Finally discovered that the problem was in my Control Panel / Internet
>Options / LAN.
>The LAN / "Use A Proxy had suddenly become checked and apparently activated.
>It was trying to go to: sas.ne2.attbb.ne
>
>Can someone please explain to me what this sas.ne2.attbb.ne is ?
>
>Also, how can it become activated, or changed, by itself (I've never used a
>Proxy) ?
>
>Does/can Comcast switch it automatically for some reason ?
>
>What do you think might have happened ?
>
>Everything is fine once again after I unchecked the Proxy box and checked
>the "Determine Setting Automatically" box.
>
>Any thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Bob
It's a Comcast box of some kind. Seems part of your ISP setup. I would
phone them to put your mind at rest, but not alter it.
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