Re: XP Firewall and ICS
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Date: 12/30/04
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 07:25:35 GMT
I don't know about Sygate, but ZoneAlarm is flexible enough to set up so
that either all PCs on the local network can see each other, or set it up so
that none can see each other.
Of course, if they can all see each other, then they can all share viruses,
worms, Trojans and other infections, so if you set them up so that they all
can see each other, then don't skimp on protection by settling for free
anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, that Don't constantly protect you by
staying active in memory. When Free versions of anti-virus and anti-spyware
programs find infections, the infections have already done their dirty work.
Don't settle for Just Adequate. Buy versions of anti-virus and anti-spyware
programs that constantly protect you from infections by staying active in
memory.
"Alex McClane" <Alex McClane@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:72B71FEE-81CF-4B2F-889D-9C1B71C96D1A@microsoft.com...
hi there
I have a PC with 2 NICs (XP SP2) setup as an Internet Gateway connected to a
cable modem using XP ICS. I have the XP firewall enabled by default.
The other PCs are connected to this PC through a wireless AP and everything
works fine.
However, my question is, I have read that while XP Firewall does block
incoming traffic, it does not for outgoing traffic (pings, probes etc.). So,
will installing a personal firewall on the gateway PC like Sygate or Zone
Alarm and disabling XP firewall be better off as they appear to report on
both incoming and outgoing traffic.
Also, if anybody has this in place, will the personal firewall on the
Gateway also block internal traffic between PCs on my network ?
Any answer will be greatly appreciated.....
Thanks
Alex
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