At 11.36 09/11/2001 +0000, you wrote:

> > Add the microsoft loopback adapter ....
> > it will maintain the network up even if u unplug the cable.....
> > However if you connect to 127.0.0.1 you will not lost your connection.
> > I use it on my laptop with no problems.
>
>Sounds like what I am looking for - Cheers - I look into it
>
>--

However add the virtual network adapter for everything else
so that even if u have a network crash
you will not leave any connection to any service ...
Regards
Marco