guidance sought

I have a home network using a Linksys WAG54G router, WEP enabled, all
computers using Win XP (some Pro, some Home). I surf, email, download from
bona-fide sites, usenet (text only).

There is reference to the router having a built in firewall and it is
active.

I also have the Win XP firewall active on all computers.

From browsing and asking questions in this group I have removed software
"firewalls".

So two questions now - i) is the router's firewall sufficient and ii) could
someone point me to references that will guide me through the XP settings to
maximise security from attack and control outgoings.

Thanks


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Relevant Pages

  • Re: cant see network folder
    ... Check if you have any firewall installed in the netwoked computers. ... configure the firewall for home network. ... to the "Local area connection" ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: cant see network folder
    ... > Check if you have any firewall installed in the netwoked computers. ... > configure the firewall for home network. ... > your XP computers, then here is what you can do to configure the Windows ... >> Nelson. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: Problems adding Media Center computer to home network with 98s.
    ... >We have a home network with two older computers running Win98 SE. ... >cable modem on the WAN side of a wireless/wired Router; ... >firewall software, as well. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Problems adding Media Center computer to home network with 98s.
    ... We have a home network with two older computers running Win98 SE. ... cable modem on the WAN side of a wireless/wired Router; ... firewall software, as well. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: Home net fine. Added a router... cant share files or printers
    ... traffic, therefore, in case you have sp2 installed on your XP computers, ... In case of Norton firewall and NIS, ... With regard to the remote desktop connection, go to the router settings page ... Settings up exceptions in Windows firewall for home network: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)