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firewall for laptop
« on: February 03, 2005, 04:19:52 PM »
 :)I have a Linksys router which is hardwired to my PC. Also I am using a firewall on that PC. On my laptop I have a Linksys wireles card. Do I need a firewall on the laptop also?

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Re: firewall for laptop
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2005, 06:33:51 PM »
First... Please only post on ONE board.... This will help us respond in a more efficient way.... Also, install one! You can never be too safe!  ;)

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    « Reply #2 on: February 03, 2005, 06:58:24 PM »
    binary1100....Re your firewall question .....the Router does a decent job of protecting you from incoming threats , however it does not do the job as far as anything outgoing is concerned .....a software firewall deals with that much better ......give Zone Alarm a try .....You might wish to visit this site and let them checkout your security .....  http://www.grc.com/default.htm    ....  scroll down and click on shields up and it will do a scan ........

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