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harrymanathome   02-01-2003 at 07:46:51 PM

Do I need a software firewall ?
I have two W2K machines and a direcpc satellite two way connection with
A D-Link wireless hub. The wireless hub is hard wired to the W2K machines.
The satellite is connected by USB to one of the pc’s. I went to the Norton AV
Web site and used the online tool they have to test my system for security and
Got a good report. Is this test reliable? Anyone else done this?

Harrymanathome

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andy655321   02-08-2003 at 05:28:31 AM
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The symantec test is pretty good. I have tried it w/ and w/o my firewall running. W/O firewall running it says "YOU NEED A FIREWALL" or something to that effect, w/ the firewall up, it comes up clean, so you probably don't really need to worry too much. Althouhg free firewall programs are available, and don't really tie up too many resources.

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4ryan6   02-24-2003 at 05:28:42 AM
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I would at least run a free firewall Zone Alarm is free for personal use<A HREF="http://www.zonelabs.com" target="_new">http://www.zonelabs.com</A>

Details, Details, Its all in the Details, If you need help, Don't leave out the Details.

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camieabz   02-24-2003 at 02:26:26 PM
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Try running this site's tests.

<A HREF="http://https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2" target="_new">Shields Up</A>

There are two tests:

Test my sheilds: Tests for port 139 and NetBIOS connection.

Probe My ports: Tests commonly used and vulnerable ports, such as ports 80 (HTTP), 21 (FTP) and 23 (TELNET).

Ideally you want to see "stealth!" returns for all ports. Closed means seen but not open for hacking, although a determined hacker may make a note for future tries. and open means you need protection.

Oh. If you <b>do</b> have a firewall running. These tests will trigger an alert.

<b><font color=blue>~ <A HREF="http://forums.btvillarin.com/index.php?act=ST&f=41&t=324&s=58e94ba84a16bedfebbf0f416d5bac48" target="_new">Nice sig 81.</A> ~<font color=blue></b> :wink:

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