Droppoing connection and lock 'unlocks' preferences for internet

Can anyone Help? I have a G4 with a speedtouch modem on broadband. It is wired connection. Occasionally the connection drops and I have to close down the computer and reboot.The lock is then off the Network Preferences. It is very annoying as I do not want to lose the page I am on. I have 10.4.6. The lock comes off the settings when this happens.
Don't understand much computer 'jargon' so a simple answer would be appreciated......

Tim - Do you have a suggestion to which type is best, at a reasonable cost? I am using Demon for Broadband connection.
You pays yer money you take your choice.
Consider this,
how many network ports do you need? Do you need wireless? Do you need VOIP ports?
You can get selection of cheap ADSL routers (£30 to £100) from http://www.solwise.co.uk
I recently setup a few netgear DG834's and they have improved a lot since the last time I set one up.
http://netgear.co.uk/extra/hwirelessrouterdg834g.php
you can get those for about £65.

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