Re: Firewall Necessary with PPP Connection?
From: Swingman (sbt@silcom.com)Date: 02/14/02
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From: "Swingman" <sbt@silcom.com> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 16:57:04 -0800
It depends. If you do not have file and printer sharing installed and don't
use netbios over TCP/IP your vulnerability is comparatively low. A simple
test you can run is the online Shields UP test at www.grc.com That will
give you an idea of how visible your computer is when your online. There
are also good instructions on the site for unbinding netbios from TCP/IP - a
good idea whether you run a firewall or not.
V
"Marilyn E. Burford" <burford@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote in message
news:Pine.GSO.3.95.iB1.0.1020213193812.16166E-100000@halifax.chebucto.ns.ca.
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> Been lurking here a few days and the above is my question. I have a PPP
> connection with my local freenet. Running Win ME, IE Explorer 5.5.,
> Norton 2000 with virus defs. always up to date.
>
> What is the feeling of you regulars here about the necessityof having a
> firewall if you do not have a connection that is 'always on'? For that
> matter, are the programs like Tiny, or ZoneAlarm designed to work
> optimally with a PPP connection, or only with the 'always on' types. I
> know that if I were to get, say, a cable connection it would be a no
> brainer, but do wonder how vital it is with a PPP connection.
>
> Thanks for any input.
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> Marilyn B.
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