Re: Linksys WRT54G and Firewall software

Gerald Vogt wrote:
Maximum Dog9 wrote:

The XP FW/packet filter is doing the same thing as any other PFW or personal packet filter. That is to stop unsolicited inbound traffic from reaching the machine.


And what is "not enough" when a computer with a XP SP2 FW with no
exceptions connects to another network compared to a NAT router (which
seems to be enough)?

This is boring, as you keep asking the same question.
No matter what anyone else may indicate, your mind can't see past it and it's set.


Where is the difference which explains why something else then the XP SP2 FW is needed elsewhere?


If the OP wanted to set a rule to stop outbound packets from leaving the machine, which the XP packet filter cannot do is one difference.


O.K. But that was not mentioned before. Plus the WRT54G with standard firmware does not do reliable outbound filtering.


What does the 54G have to do with the difference between two host based software packet filters?


I don't know what that is about. We are comparing the XP SP2 FW with the
NAT router WRT54G. I first assumed that there was another 3rd party
firmware involved but was told that it is not so.

It's a moot point in the first place, and I'll leave it at that.

As I wrote elsewhere I thought he was thinking of another firewall. But if he is not thinking of another firewall than it remains open what would be necessary to fill this "not enough" when the computer is connected to another network. Behind the NAT router the XP SP2 FW is enough. In another network it is not. So what is the suggestion here? Not to connect to another network? Is that the only point here?


You have to ask him.


Then, why do you answer?

I'll make it simple for you, get rid of the XP FW. That's it. It can't get anymore simpler than that.



Think about what you want to do with your computer and install the software you need for your purpose. That's it. If you need your computer, don't use it a toy to install any garbage you come across...


As long as programs are protected from the Internet, what difference does it make? You have no idea as to how someone will use his or her computer. It's their choice to do with the computer what he or she wants.


But if you are really concerned about security of your computer, not
installing any junk you come across is far more efficient and better
then installing PFW, AV, 5 malware scanner, etc.

I suggest that you talk to someone who is doing that, not me, because I am not doing it.
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