Could you be so kind as to guide me in the proper direction for firewall protection? I asked this before and can't find the archive. I know there is a software program that detects and you have to go to hardware to protect. Am I right or wrong? I just got DSL and won't leave it on until I have protection. Thanks for your time. You can answer and move/delete.

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GTO,

I have Norton Internet security which works pretty well. The ISP guys hate it cause they can't see me behind the software.

You can also get a hardware box from Watchguard, Sonic Systems or Linksys but this is more expensive.

Then there is some freeware from BlackIce (?) or something like that but IMO you get what you pay for.

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

 

There area few few different free firewalls on www.download.com The one Norton makes seems to be the most popular. Be careful cause sometimes they screw up your dsl. Hope that helps.

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Please have a crane drop on my car so I have to buy a new CL-S. But wait till I'm not in the car. Thanks

 

Thanks, Mike. Dang you got 200 more posts than me. Okay I give up, you won!

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Thanks Nootch. Really appreciate the feedback.

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Here are the two best sites for firewall security. The first is Gibson Research. Find out how worthless Norton is and other intersting little factoids to save your bacon.

There are also some neat programs to probe your own security to figure out where the holes are and how to patch them.

http://grc.com/default.htm

The other best site is Zone Labs' Zone Alarm page. Their FREE software is better than most other inexpensive and expensive software. The paid for version is about the best you can buy - and it's cheap.

http://www.zonelabs.com/

Both sites have some really good links for finding out about hardware and software security solutions that are worthwhile, practical and affordable.

It's amazing what you can get for free.

It's even more amazing what the limitations are of the most common and trusted software products people pay good money for.

 

Being in the IT business, I like hardware based security. Check out the Linksys BEFSR11 (1 port), BEFSR41 (4 port), or BEFSR81 (8 port). These are $100-200 hardware devices ( e.g. at outpost.com or CompUSA ) that isolate your machine from the internet via Network Address Translation and Port Filtering. Highly recommended. ( linksys.com ) Additionally, if you want to put more than one computer on the connection, you can use the built in ports and DHCP server to do so.

Also check out linksys.com "Press Room". There are many reviews on software and hardware firewall technology that includes their product.

(No I don't work for Linksys. I'm just a user of their product who has been saved a lot of grief.)

 

PIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

 

Hardware wise, I agree with those who mentioned the Linksys.

I use Zonelabs'Zone Alarm on the software side. What sold me on Zone Alarm, above all others, is that it monitors YOUR system for authorized connections out. (i.e. realplay.exe is trying to access the internet on port -----, do you want to continue). No more adware or spyware making connectinos behind my back. You'd be amazed at how many of these things try to make a connection.

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Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.

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Satin Silver/Ebony
Navigation-Spoiler-Muds-Wheel locks-35% Tint-PIAA wedges-V1 and remote

 

If you know a little about computers then get checkpoint. If you just want something for your house get ZoneAlarm. Zonealarm is pretty cheap and easy to use.

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White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Thanks guys.... and not one single moderator answered except the "Toker" looking for PIX. Hmmmm.... maybe we should overthrow the admin..... HA HA, J/K.

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Im telling you I would be a hardworking MOD. Please vote me for a mod guys. Everymorning from 9-10 I read everysingle post I missed since last night. and try to reply to all the ones I know.

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White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Well, now that this is answered, I will be moving it to Help/Suggestions!

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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 35% tint[*] fenderwell trim , mud guards[*] winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI - on the way

girlfriend
1999 3.8L V6 Mustang Coupe Black / Black Cloth Interior[*] spoiler , 35% tint[*] MAC CAI - soon to order