Re: Firewall and Home Network

From: ThomBa (BarnaThomas@netscape.net)
Date: 11/20/02 

From: BarnaThomas@netscape.net (ThomBa)
Date: 20 Nov 2002 03:30:39 -0800

I really must say that the previous two responses were some of the
best and down to earth I have seen in this forum. Thanks.

Now, as a newbie to this, where can I learn more on how to configure
firewalls starting from the ground?

I am using a D-Link 300I ADSL-modem and D-Link 704P Router/FW with
filter for in and outbound traffic. But, as stated previously, I
really do not know how to configure it. According to D-Link support,
the default is to to block all incomming connection attempts.

How do I track and manage outgoing traffic?

/Thomas

"David" <davidwnh@adelphia.net> wrote in message news:<StBC9.39185$6g.7528356@news1.news.adelphia.net>...
> Damn straight Bob!
> I agree with you on every point. With a router blocking incoming, up to date
> antivirus, and an up to date well configured OS you eliminate the vast
> majority of the problems, and with minimal configuration hassle to boot!
> Most of the personal firewalls are too difficult to configure and use
> properly by the average home user but hopefully this will change in the
> future. Many people do learn how to use their security software properly
> over time though. This is at some point a learning process for everyone and
> debates like this should at least enlighten people as to what these devices
> can and cannot do, so that they can make informed decisions based on their
> particular needs.
[...]
>
> > First of all the posters that replied are correct. The real answer is
> maybe
> > yes, maybe not...
> >
> > The first thing you want to make sure is that you have good AND updated
> > antivirus software on all your PCs. 9 times out of 10 I have to clean up
> > after viruses over hacked PCs.
> >
> > Your NAT router should do a pretty good job of keeping unwanted and
> > unsolicited traffic out. The exception to this is if you have any port
> > forwarding turned on. In this case you are vulnerable and that PC should
> > have a firewall installed.
> >
> > The other good reason for installing a desktop firewall is to manage
> > OUTGOING traffic. Many Trojans call home to momma and if you have a FW
> > installed and properly configured you can capture this traffic and then
> > locate and remove the source.
[...]

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