Re: question about hardware firewall
From: NeoSadist (neosad1st_at_charter.net)
Date: 04/04/04
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Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2004 22:52:37 -0700
Ashley Kuehn wrote:
> I have just installed a d-link DI-624 wireless router. My question is
> if I leave all of the default filter and firewall settings as is am I
> adequatly protected.
In my opinion, no. Read the manual and figure out if there are options you
can change to make it more secure. In theory, nothing is secure "out of
the box". Also, my opinion, shut off UPnP -- it is evil.
> If not what changes do I need to make to still
> be protected but still have good access to the internet and email etc.
>
> Thanks Ashley
-- The best book on programming for the layman is "Alice in Wonderland"; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.
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