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Do I need better Firewall
Name: phicks805 Date: May 24, 2005 at 20:07:54 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 256
Comment:
Do I need more than one firewall? I have the windows firewall is that enough. I just got DSL and am not sure if this is sufficient. Thanks for your help
Name: XpUser Date: May 24, 2005 at 20:19:48 Pacific
Reply:
Windows XP FW isn't the best one, according to this recent thread. For that extra layer of protection, consider getting yourself a router.
i_XpUser
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Response Number 2
Name: XpUser Date: May 24, 2005 at 20:35:09 Pacific
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As an FYI, a router with its built-in hardware firewall known as NAT (Network Address Translation) or DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone, as with Linksys line of routers) hides your private IP from the world. This in conjunction with a software FW is guaranteed to be your best protection.
Hope this helps.
i_XpUser
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Response Number 3
Name: phicks805 Date: May 24, 2005 at 21:18:25 Pacific
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Ok, I'm trying to learn all this, I have broadband, over the phone line with ethernet, it is suppose to come with a wireless router?but didn't arrive yet. I'll read your links, and thanks for your time.I've been o dial up so long,hehe.
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Response Number 4
Name: kev100 Date: May 24, 2005 at 23:28:52 Pacific
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If you are not behind a router now....at least install ZoneAlarm (get it at download.com). Make sure to install the FREE (basic) version.
This is very, VERY important if you now have a full time connection going directly to your PC.
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Response Number 5
Name: 3Dave Date: May 25, 2005 at 02:06:09 Pacific
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FYI NAT will hide your computer from the outside world, only the router will seem to exist. In a DMZ each of your computers public IP is visible and a firewall is very much needed.
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