Re: Updates changed network settings

On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 14:39:04 -0700, AKA Spawn <AKASpawn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I have a wireless network between two computers that share files and
>printers. Everything worked fine until after I installed updates from
>microsoft which enabled the Microsoft Internet Firewall.
>
>If the Firewall is ENABLED and I select "View Workgroup Computers", only one
>computer is listed. If the Firewall is DISABLED, they both show up in the
>list.
>
>Since I have WEP encryption enabled between the two machines, do I even need
>to have a firewall enabled?
>
>Also, how can I setup Firewall that allows both computers to share resources!
>
>Thanks in advance,

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304040

The ideal way is to get a router/gateway like D-Link, Belkin, Netgear, Linksys, etc.
Belkin & Netgear are available at any Staples outlet.) It provides a
firewall on the WAN side to protect your shared files, it will allow you
to share the internet connection, it will negotiate the PPPoE or other
type of IP connection automatically (you don't need ANY connection
software anymore), and doesn't cost much more than a good firewall.



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