You could use Netswitcher, which instantly changes your network settings,
although you would have to be the administrator, and you might have to reboot.

You say you don't want a firewall, but that is the best solution. ZoneAlarm
Pro has a "lock the system" feature from the tray. Nothing comes in and
nothing goes out. Sounds like what you want.

Rode
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At 05:19 PM 11/7/2003, you wrote:
>I am looking for a utility that will allow me to easily turn my network
>connection on or off. I don't want a firewall, just something to turn off
>the network connection temporarily. So far, I have been unplugging the
>network cable, but that is not too convenient. In case anyone is wondering,
>the purpose for this to to be able to read a suspicious e-mail without
>having any web links activated (as in spam).
>
>Thanks for any leads.
>
>Peter

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