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Re: [OT] Firewall


  • Subject: Re: [OT] Firewall
  • From: Frank Mc Alinden
  • Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:33:00 +0000

Hi Andy

> Just so I understand: Output of modem is connected to the hub and each
PC's netowrk card >is connected to the hub...?
> If this is the case then you should be able to use XP's in-built
firewall
on both PCs.

Nope the modem is connected to the main pc and this pc is connected to the
8
way hub.....as is the other computer........

Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Kilgore" <<a
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Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: [ukha_xpl] [OT] Firewall


> Hi Frank,
>
> There is no reason (I can think of) why you couldn't use a personal
firewall (ZoneAlarm or other) on each PC.
>
> Just so I understand: Output of modem is connected to the hub and each
PC's netowrk card is connected to the hub...?
> Just so I understand: Output of modem is connected to the hub and each
PC's netowrk card is connected to the hub...?
> If this is the case then you should be able to use XP's in-built
firewall
on both PCs.
>
> Thanks,
> Andy.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Frank Mc Alinden
> To: <a
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> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 9:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [ukha_xpl] [OT] Firewall
>
>
> Hi Andy
>
> > Can you tell me how/where your cable modem is connected...?
> > Depending on this you may need to just activate the firewall on 1
machine.
>
> Had a friend around today and it seems i cant have a firewall with my
> setup...
>
> > (I remember a while ago you were using Internet Connection
Sharing -
are
> you still using this or have you put in a router...?)
>
> Nope havent put a router in as yet.......Got a broadband modem.....
> Frank
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Kilgore" <<a
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> To: <<a
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> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 7:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [ukha_xpl] [OT] Firewall
>
>
> > Hi Frank,
> >
> > It's dead easy...
> > Can you tell me how/where your cable modem is connected...?
> > Depending on this you may need to just activate the firewall on 1
machine.
> >
> > To see how the firewall is switched on:
> > Bring up the "Network Connections" dialog...
> > Right-click on the connection that coressponds to your LAN (local
area
> network) and select "Properties"...
> > Selected the "Advanced" tab...
> > There you should see a group box entitled "Internet
Connection
Firewall" -
> enabling it is as easy as checking the corresponding check box...
> >
> > This is as far as my knowledge goes - it should be enough to
protect
you
> from the outside world but I'm not sure how you'd go about opening
ports
so
> that you could connect to devices (HV etc.) from outside if you wanted
to.
> >
> > As I say, which PCs you have to enable the firewall on depend
upon how
> your modem is setup...
> > (I remember a while ago you were using Internet Connection
Sharing -
are
> you still using this or have you put in a router...?)
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Andy.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Frank Mc Alinden
> > To: <a
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> > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 9:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_xpl] [OT] Firewall
> >
> >
> > Hi Andy
> >
> > > What operating system are you running on the machines...?
> > > If it's Windows XP you can take advantage of it's inbuilt
firewall
> >
> > Have windows xp home edition on both pc,s......Is it easy to
setup
..??I
> > take it i need to set it up on both pc,s...????
> > Thanks
> > Frank
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andrew Kilgore" <<a
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> > To: <<a
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> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 8:36 AM
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_xpl] [OT] Firewall
> >
> >
> > > Hi Frank,
> > >
> > > What operating system are you running on the machines...?
> > > If it's Windows XP you can take advantage of it's inbuilt
firewall.
> > >
> > > Failing that there are a number of free offerings out there,
a
popular
> one
> > being ZoneAlarm (<a href="http://tinyurl.com/iwhb";>http://tinyurl.com/iwhb</a>).
I've also heard good
things
> about
> > Kerio Personal Firewall (<a href="http://www.kerio.co.uk/kpf_home.html";>http://www.kerio.co.uk/kpf_home.html</a>)
and
was
> told
> > that there was a free version available but I can't seem to find
it -
> I'll
> > ask the guy at work tomorrow and get back to you.
> > >
> > > Andy.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Frank Mc Alinden
> > > To: <a
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> > > Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 9:14 PM
> > > Subject: [ukha_xpl] [OT] Firewall
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi All
> > > Im starting to leave my main pc on 24/7 now that i have
some
> xpl
> > > apps running ...Im a little concerned as i dont have a
firewall
> > > installed...My setup is only 2 computers connected to an 8
way
> > hub...Does
> > > anybody have any suggestions for software thats simple to
install
> and
> > is
> > > resonably priced ??
> > > Thanks
> > > Frank
> > >
> > >
> > >
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