Re: Linksys WRT54G and Firewall software

By the way:

Leythos wrote:
As you can see from the reply you got from SG, it's worthless, doesn't
explain anything, and has no content worth reading.

Where exactly do you explain anything?

Leythos wrote:
1) You don't need a personal firewall when you are behind a NAT device
that provides a private network without anything port forwarded.

Not here. So why?

3) The windows non-firewall included in XP SP2 will be more than enough,
but, if you take your laptop to other networks (school, work, friends) it
won't be enough in most cases.

Not here. So why?

4) If you use your laptop on OTHER networks you really need to learn how
to check the Windows TCP/IP Settings, disable File/Printer sharing when
you are not home, and how to adjust/check the Windows XP SP2 non-firewall
settings for "Exceptions".

Not here. So why?

5) More important than a firewall, when behind a NAT router, is the
Antivirus software and your security methods - like not running as an
Administrator (best to run as a limited user), installing Fire Fox, not
using Outlook Express or Outlook if you use POP3 for email....

Not here. So why?

Thus following your own conclusion, your post "has no content worth reading."

Gerald
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