[G4] Firewall

[Timothy Pitts]

On 1/8/03 5:27 PM, "Joseph Ellis" <jellis295 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> On 1/8/03 4:41 PM, "Snoke Jay S NPRI" <SnokeJS at Npt.NUWC.Navy.Mil> wrote:
> 
>> can't help ya with that one, Ro.  right now, I'm using an ABS connected to my
>> cable modem.  On the one desktop Mac connected to it via a small hub, I'm
>> running X.2.3, so I'm not worried about it (but I *do* have WEP turned on
>> *and* require wireless users on my network to be registered users!).
>> 
>> if you are going to have a mixed network, I would absolutely recommend
>> getting
>> a firewall, but can not make a recommendation for one to consider.
>> 
>> 
>>> I have Jag, but not always in it.  I switch back and
>>> forth between it and 9.2.2.  So I guess I need a
>>> firewall for 9.2.2, right?
>>> My mac will be on a network with one pc.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --- Snoke Jay S NPRI <SnokeJS at Npt.NUWC.Navy.Mil>
>>> wrote:
>>>> How about Jaguar? ;o)  it ships with most of the
>>>> ports turned off, and is a good solution if you only
>>>> have one computer connected to that cable modem...
>>>> ymmv...
>>>> Jay
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi -
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm about to switch to a cable modem, and I'm
>>>>> wondering about what the best firewall is for my
>>>>> Quicksilver.
>>>>> thanks.
>>>>> ro
>>> 
>> 
> If you plan on having more than one computer connected to your cable modem I
> would recommend you consider getting a router to function as your firewall.
> It then depends on what you want to hook up behind it. I have an older ABS
> tied to mine so I can stay wireless with my laptop. My son has his HP PC
> tied to it and MY G4 Quick Silver is on it. I'm using an Asante Friendlynet
> 4 port router. Configures via a browser. As the old Navy saying goes, works
> great, fails safe, drains to the bilge!
> 
> 
> 

I second that. Buy a Linksys or other well-proven router. Firewall built in
for both of you machines. Make sure you protect yourself from your PC :)


-- 
Timothy Pitts
tpitts at mac.com