Re: Firewall

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From: NobodyMan (none_at_none.net)
Date: 02/20/04 

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:13:42 -0500

On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 00:18:56 -0500, "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote:

>NobodyMan wrote:
>> On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 22:14:52 -0500, "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
>> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Drew wrote:
>>>> Hello -
>>>>
>>>> I have a home network with three computers connected to the internet
>>>> thru a router. One computer is running WinME, one Win98, and the
>>>> latest WinXP.
>>>>
>>>> Should I install the firewall in WinXP? will it cause any problems
>>>> on the network?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Drew
>>>
>>> If you have broadband, get a small firewall hardware device and put
>>> it between your Internet router and your network. You can pick up
>>> one for about $120USD. I like the NetGear FVS318, but there are many
>>> comparable models. Make sure it's a true SPI firewall and not just a
>>> NAT device. By default, the firewall should block all inbound ports
>>> - you can control what outbound ports you want to block if any.
>>>
>>> Of course, a firewall is only one of many layers of security...but
>>> it's an important first step.
>>>
>> Or save yourself about $120 and download a free copy of ZoneAlarm.
>> It's a software firewall but will accomplish the same thing as the h/w
>> firewall, for a cost of nothing but download and install time.
>
>I'd rather protect a network at the perimeter even if I still want to use a
>software firewall. Also consider resource load on workstations. Not bad to
>use both, but best to at least have a guard dog between your Internet
>connection and your network.
>
Yea, point taken, but come on. This is a Home LAN with three systems
using peer-to-peer. ZA isn't going to put any real load on them
network or resource wise.

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