Summary: Folks, I have an XP box and Mac OS 9 box behind my router for my cable modem access to the net. Do they really need a software firewall program? - R ...
Summary: Well, a router by nature has NAT capabilities (network addressing table). This literally means that your computer is on one side of the router and th...
Summary: What model router? A lot are already hardware firewalls. Were you "Hacked" from outside or did you allow something in that infected your system like a...
Summary: Unfortunately, it's definetely possible. I would get yourself a 'real' firewall, as XP's built in 'firewall' isn't much to talk about. Free software...
Summary: jam If you have no need to use it, that's fine, don't install it, but it does have some settings that aren't available if you install just the display...
Summary: I have used various firewalls before, I am also running IIS on this computer so I need a firewall that will still allow users to view my site when acc...
Summary: Do not use windows xp firewall....caution is not safe as everyone think instead use zone alarm pro i know is going to slow your boot a little bit...
Summary: I've successfully got my router working so i can use the net on any PC withouth the 'main' one having to be on, but the problem is I can only use it w...
Summary: The majority opinion--in the trades and forums--is that if you have SP1 already installed, plus subsequent updates, you have nothing to lose by waitin...
Summary: Verify with the DSL provider that a firewall is included. Mine does NOT and expects me to use the Windows software firewall. I don't, I use a router. ...
Summary: Normally your cable modem will maintain a connection to your ISP all the time that it is switched on (unless you put it into standby mode). Likewise u...
Summary: Ok, since i reformatted my computer, i have been unable to send/receive files over the internet... i can download fine, but i cant send/recieve files ...
Summary: I ran into a similar prob w/AIM ver 5.5 and found out it was my router and software firewall. AIM 5.5 and Win XP will not work with a firewall running...
Summary: You say you are connected to the internet and don't mention a router or software firewall. This being the case I would suspect you have been hacked. ...
Summary: I couldn't agree more with Stuart and XP User, and I have never had one bit of trouble with any update from Ms including the very first beta service p...
Summary: Razor 2.3, your overview on this thread is correct when you wrote: Most viruses these days disable anti-virus software as soon as they install, so thi...
Summary: Are you behind a router or software firewall, Windows ICF? Take the question to the Gaming Forum, the link is on the left of this page. List all the i...
Summary: I have the same router, and I find it to be an excellent one. I was impressed enough I bought three more recently, one went to my brother, and he like...
Summary: It depends. You don't *need* one but a software firewall can still be useful. I recommend running ShieldsUp from grc.com to test your firewall. Befo...
Summary: In my opinion they are not needed for most home setups. Depending on your connection they can be beneficial (sharing high speed etc). They are used ...
Summary: Personal preference as well as particular needs will dictate. I use ZA Pro because I have a home network and ZA gives greater control for different ne...
Summary: G'day all. I am using a Laptop running Win XP and is connected to the internet by a Linksys 4 port router. The thing I want to know is do I need an ...
Summary: a voip router is used to rig up existing telephones to some voice over ip provider. if you are using a dsl router, chances are that it has built-in f...
Summary: Network Address Translation (NAT) is considered a firewall. Many commercial router products in use do only that and port forwarding. Although most n...
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