Windows Firewall... How many of you use it...

[Manshahia]

how many of you use windows firewall???
ANd does it create any sort of speed differential if someone is not using it and downloading torrents?

[Liggy]

On this computer I do have win firewall on, and to my knowledge doesn't affect my downloads (mind you it's windows firewall), my other computer I can't get it to turn on, corrupt files (Guess who's gonna format soon!), and it downloads just the same in my opinion. When I had Nortons yeah that affected it big time... But Norton has always been known as a resource hog!

[kaustav_geek]

how many of you use windows firewall???
ANd does it create any sort of speed differential if someone is not using it and downloading torrents?

I use it. And no, it doesn't really affect torrent d/l speeds since you essentially unblock the ports used by your torrent client ~

[g_goyal2000]

I've been using Zonealarm ever since it got out.
So that pretty much means have been using it for 6-7 years.
And no, I don't use Windows Firewall. Have disabled it from services.msc.

[Vishal Gupta]

I'm using Windows Firewall in Vista and its pretty good.

[Choto Cheeta]

Windows Firewall not a pro stuff but its good enough....

I am using it along side with NOD32 AVS...



But when Stuff like Zone alarm comes free... its not Recomended for sure....

[saurabh kakkar]

^^ he is right buddy go for Zone alarm

[janitha]

Originally Posted by g_goyal2000

I've been using Zonealarm ever since it got out.
So that pretty much means have been using it for 6-7 years.
And no, I don't use Windows Firewall. Have disabled it from services.msc.

Almost exactly same in my case.

[anandk]

used za with xp/sp2.
vista fw better. i use it with nod32.

[Ihatemyself]

No effect untill you add port ur torrent client requires as an exception in windows firewall. Dont go for resource hungry zone alarm .Windows firewall in XP SP2 is OK if u prefer very good downloading speeds.

[bajaj151]

I dont think....firewalll act as speed barrier...I am using vista firewall...and m happy with it....

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

Windows Firewall not a pro stuff but its good enough....

I am using it along side with NOD32 AVS...



But when Stuff like Zone alarm comes free... its not Recomended for sure....

me too using vista firewall wid a small app called "vista firewall control". it allows more control over the in built firewall. windows firewall is just like a gate. when its open it allows traffic in and when its closed it blocks. so either it allows or blocks. no question of slowing down...

[Choto Cheeta]

Well many missed the picture...

What I said was, When Stuff like Zone Alarm is available free, and if one know to configure Zone Alarm, why would he / she stick to Windows Vista IFC ??

certainly, Vista Firewall is better than XP in many times, but once again, will it compete with ZA ??

and the question, when ZA comes free why I would recomend one user (who knows whats Firewall is) to use Windows IFC ??

[infra_red_dude]

^^^ oops i forgot to delete ur last line when i quoted. i was only commenting on windows firewall

[almighty]

I use ZA
b4 za i use windows firewall
but it doesnt make any difference while d.w either firewall is on or off

[infra_red_dude]

ok one lesser known fact... if you are using an a/dsl connection wid an always on connection (meaning the a/dsl equipments works in autodial mode and works as a router) then windows vista firewall + vista firewall control will suffice. the router has packet filtering and firewall capabilities built into it. that handles and DoS attacks and similar threats.

regarding monitoring the incoming and out going connections, vista firewall control alerts you of any such kind of activity. tho i must say xp firewall is not sufficient as it is one way.

[janitha]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

ok one lesser known fact... if you are using an a/dsl connection wid an always on connection (meaning the a/dsl equipments works in autodial mode and works as a router) then windows vista firewall + vista firewall control will suffice. the router has packet filtering and firewall capabilities built into it. that handles and DoS attacks and similar threats.

regarding monitoring the incoming and out going connections, vista firewall control alerts you of any such kind of activity. tho i must say xp firewall is not sufficient as it is one way.

Pl elaborate. What if it is not an always on connection?

[ashisharya]

well to me it hardly makes any difference whether i turin it on or off

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by janitha

Pl elaborate. What if it is not an always on connection?

if its not an always on connection (ie pppoe .. you dial to get connected) then the adsl cpe works in the modem mode and ur computer is transparent to the net. you will need good software firewall to prevent threats. the cpe builtin firewall will not fully protect you.

[janitha]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

if its not an always on connection (ie pppoe .. you dial to get connected) then the adsl cpe works in the modem mode and ur computer is transparent to the net. you will need good software firewall to prevent threats. the cpe builtin firewall will not fully protect you.

Is it possible with BSNL dataone modem? If so, how to?

[infra_red_dude]

Originally Posted by janitha

Is it possible with BSNL dataone modem? If so, how to?

yeah the bsnl dataone cpe works in router mode when in autodial mode and provides packet filtering. but to monitor incoming and outgoing connections you'll still need a basic firewall.

the proc. to do it for ur bsnl cpe varies a bit from model to model. so search here or on the net indicating ur cpe model number, the procedure is available.... also be aware that when not using it (if u are on a capped connection) you'll need to power off the modem to get disconnected from the net.

[g_goyal2000]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

if you are using an a/dsl connection wid an always on connection (meaning the a/dsl equipments works in autodial mode and works as a router) then windows vista firewall + vista firewall control will suffice. the router has packet filtering and firewall capabilities built into it. that handles and DoS attacks and similar threats.

Well, u have to enable the firewall built in the router. By default, it's off.

[infra_red_dude]

i dunno abt other modems but for my mt800 it was on by default. but it (or any other cpe) needs to work in router mode for packet filtering

[janitha]

Originally Posted by g_goyal2000

Well, u have to enable the firewall built in the router. By default, it's off.

Mine is Smartax MT882. How to enable the firewall?

[g_goyal2000]

Originally Posted by janitha

Mine is Smartax MT882. How to enable the firewall?

Sorry, I don't know anything about Smartax MT882 router.
If your router assigns your computer an IP address like 192.168.1.1, then try entring the 'Default Gateway' address in your browser. For 'Default Gateway' address, open your connection status (while on), click support tab & click details & note down the default gateway address.
It will (or may not) open the configuration settings page of your router. Look for WAN tab in there. There should be a setting for firewall with OFF & NO as options. Set it on ON. Save the settings. If it asks you to restart the router, then shut off the router & restart it.
Check again if the setting has been set.
Mind you, if enable the hardware firewall, your net connection may have problems due to incompatibility of protocols with server.

[infra_red_dude]

all the bsnl cpes i've seen till now haf firewall activated by default.

[janitha]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

all the bsnl cpes i've seen till now haf firewall activated by default.

But mine is BSNL's Smartax MT882. How to know whether its firewall is enabled?

[g_goyal2000]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

all the bsnl cpes i've seen till now haf firewall activated by default.

MTNL gives with firewall as off by default. But I keep it on.

Originally Posted by janitha

But mine is BSNL's Smartax MT882. How to know whether its firewall is enabled?

Dude, read my previous post.

[janitha]

Originally Posted by g_goyal2000

MTNL gives with firewall as off by default. But I keep it on.

Dude, read my previous post.

Can the default setting of the firewall be restored by using the rest button? Is there any risk in doing so?
The Server IP is 59.93.32.1 and Client IP is 59.93.34.149.There is no support tab or default gateway in the status or properties. There is no WAN setting but there is settings for windows firewall only.

[g_goyal2000]

Originally Posted by janitha

Can the default setting of the firewall be restored by using the rest button? Is there any risk in doing so?
The Server IP is 59.93.32.1 and Client IP is 59.93.34.149.There is no support tab or default gateway in the status or properties. There is no WAN setting but there is settings for windows firewall only.

Contact your broadband provider & ask them how to activate firewall in your modem/router.