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More info?)
Yes. Here's the complete information on XP SP2:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx The
firewall will be on by default from the install. It is a very good thing
because so many computers are infected because people don't turn on the
firewall prior to going online to Windows Update. It just takes a couple
seconds.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"T" <wn@gtemail.net> wrote in message news:twgmc.384307$Ig.49481@pd7tw2no...
> To clarify, Chris H., does that mean that the firewall setting in the
> soon-to-be-releasedWindows XP Service Pack 2 should be turned on when
> running a MSHome Microsoft® Wireless Base Station?
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> "Chris H." <winxpnews@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uNk0NmRMEHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> You certainly can if you wish. A program like ZoneAlarm needs to be
>> programmed to allow your LAN traffic (within your own network) or else
>> you'll suddenly not be able to see the computer on which it is installed.
>> The base station firewall protects you from the WAN (Internet side)
>> before
>> the signal even gets to any of your computers. Third-party software
>> firewalls are protective after the incoming signal has passed the router.
>> Look for vast improvements, including automatic recognition of LAN
> systems,
>> when the new XP firewall is introduced with Windows XP Service Pack 2 in
>> mid-year.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
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>> "Dick" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:767501c430ff$dedc74c0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>> >I just bought a Base station ( MN-100) and set up a
>> > network between 3 PC's at home. The documentation for
>> > the Base Station says it has a Fire wall built in. Do I
>> > still need to be runnig firewall software( like Zone
>> > alarm)? If so do I need to run it on all 3 machines or
>> > just the first one?
>> > Thanks
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