Re: Firewalls and Wireless Routers

From: NoWaySpammers (davecrispy_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 12/30/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:20:02 +0100

And should I install Zone Alarm (or Norton) Firewall on BOTH machines.
i.e. - The desktop which is hard wired to the router and hence the DSL Modem
and the laptop, which the one connected by the wireless bits.

Thanks again

"NoWaySpammers" <davecrispy@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ObBaEDr7EHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> If I have a wireless router installed and working and configured with a
> WEP firewall.
>
> The question is - can I safely stop using the built in firewall with
> Windows XP Pro SP2 and rely on the one in the router?
>
> Seems a bit silly having a firewall in the router and on both the desktop
> and laptop!
>
> But - just checking to be on the safe side.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>

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