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,

Yes you need a firewall. WEP has got nothing to do with stopping
internet attacks etc it just controls which machines can log onto your
wireless network via the wireless link.

Windows Firewall gets enabled by various actions including some
updates and running the network connection wizard.

Windows firwall is irritatingly difficult to use, it is also a load of
rubbish as it only stops incoming connections, the point of most
malware is outgoing connections obviously. Best thing to do is disable
it and use Kerio or similar firewall software which is much better,
simpler and works with networks not against them.

Jonah
.

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