Re: Setting up network

From: Jeff (nO_SP_A_m_news_groups__at__bass__oon_No__man.com_s_Pa_m.com)
Date: 07/26/04 

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:01:50 -0700

Thanks, Michael,

I was afraid I would have to fork out more for antivirus software (I was
hoping I could filter everything through one machine - oh well).

I've used Spybot and Ad-Aware for a long time (they're great) - I'll check
ouit Pest Patrol too.

Thanks again for your help.

Jeff

"Michael D. Alligood" <mdalligood@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:e%23VZFNscEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Yes, putting anti-virus software on every computer will help avoid
> infestation. Remember to also protect against spyware as well. Spybot,
> Ad-Aware, and Pest Patrol are all great products.
>
> --
> Best of luck!
>
> Michael D. Alligood
> MCSA, MCP, CCNA, A+,
> Network+, i-Net+, CIW A, CIW CI
>
>
> "Jeff" <nO_SP_A_m_news_groups_@_bass__oon_No__man.com_s_Pa_m.com> wrote in
> message news:uB2LrKscEHA.2944@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > What do I need to protect the other computers? Do I need to by antivirus
> > software for each client?
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> > "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
> > news:OUDqcyqcEHA.3016@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > What you seek is not sufficient protection. Adding virus and gateway
> > > controls to the "main machine" will do little to nothing to protect
the
> > > other network clients.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] rgharper@email.com
> > > * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> > > * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
> > > * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > "Jeff" <nO_SP_A_m_news_groups_@_bass__oon_No__man.com_s_Pa_m.com>
wrote
> in
> > > message news:uVT4MRqcEHA.2816@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > I'm currently setting up my first "real" home network (my kid are
> virus
> > > > magnets) and, so far, everything is okay. I am; however, having a
LOT
> of
> > > > problems trying to figure out if it is possible for my "main
machine"
> to
> > > > filter all content for viruses, worms, etc. first before letting
that
> > info
> > > > go out to the other computers.
> > > >
> > > > My setup is as follows:
> > > >
> > > > 3 machines (desktops) - two running XP Pro and 1 running XP home
> > > >
> > > > Cable modem>router>"server" machine>hub to client machines
> > > >
> > > > As I've noted, so far, everything is okay, except I can't figure out
> > what
> > > > I
> > > > need to do run virus protection off of just the "server" I use
> PC-cillin
> > > > for
> > > > my virus scanner. I would also like to enable parental controls,
etc.
> > from
> > > > just my "server" so that I don't have to configure the other
machines.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for your help!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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