Re: XP SP2 Firewall

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From: SlowJet (SlowJet_at_noTY2this.com)
Date: 10/20/04 

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 21:59:12 GMT

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Router Only all unsolicied incoming blocked.
                       failure or mis configured exposes computer to
everything. Outgoing not blocked on most cheap wireless.

Router and WFW same thing but each back up the other in case of failure.
WFW acts like second door on a hallway.

Router and ZA same as R&WFW except outgoing ports are blocked. Programs
that need outgoing ports need permission from user before port is open. ZA
free is only for non networked computer so ZA PRO is needed on networked
computers. All clients need ZA PRO to stop local lan visus spread.

Since ZA Pro is not free, then there are other chioces. They all do the same
thing with different add on's and look and feel.(and price)

SJ
"BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
news:V7ydnXakQo9iEOvcRVn-rw@comcast.com...
>I have a Microsoft router with its own firewall. Is there any reason not
>to turn on XP's firewall in addition to the router's firewall? Seems like
>it would offer more protection. Thanks.
>

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