Re: Firewall Question
From: Jack (JackMDS_at_verizon.net)
Date: 01/24/05
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:18:31 -0500
Hi
It some what depend on your surfing habits.
However many savvy users actually use.
1.. A Router that provides Hardware firewall
2.. A Software firewall
3.. AntiVirus Progarm
4.. AntiSpy Program. (You can try Microsoft AntySpy for free:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=321CD7A2-6A57-4C57-
A8BD-DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en
If you care to know Why? Follow this easy reading.
Internet - Basic protection: http://www.ezlan.net/firewall.html
Internet Infestation: http://www.ezlan.net/infestation.html
Basic Steps in cleaning Internet "Junk" - http://www.ezlan.net/clean.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Sandra Grawunder" <sgrawunder@rgv.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Well-am I confused or What! Can someone explain the
> firewall process to me?
>
> I thought that with a simple home network all you needed
> was protection from access via the Internet. If that be
> true then it seems that the Windows XP firewall is all
> that is necessary. However, it's seems that you have to
> disable the WXP firewall in order to get your network to
> set up and work.
>
> If this is so, then what good is the WXP firewall if you
> are on a network with access to the Internet? I have
> McAfee Virus but I had cancelled my McAfee Firewall
> because I thought that WXP firewall would do the job.
>
> At the office we have McAfee Virus and Firewall provided
> free by our AOL account so this has not be a big concern.
>
> So, one of my many questions is: Can my home network be
> set up and running using WXP firewall when I am using a
> cable modem, or do I need to re-activate my McAfee
> Firewall account?
>
> If I disable the WXP firewall, will the WXP popup blocker
> still work, or do I need to get one of those too?
>
> I'm swimming in murky waters...
>
> TIA,
> Sandra G
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