Tthank you to all those who replied to my query. The router is plugged into the mains again, although I can use a surge protected four gang out of the UPS to the router transformer, and then plug the six gang intelligent thingy into that. -- J.R. Seago GNU/Linux Registered User No. #219566 http://counter.li.org/ () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments