I would keep ZA as you now can see WHAT is trying to call the "mothership" ![]()
in simple words do i need za?
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in simple words do i need za?
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i use adaware, spybot, spyguard, spyblaster, scrit
sentry
plus all critical updates, plus a router
right now no za will i have a problem?dlinks hedged there responce didnt like za but i found za in the past easy for me to use.
I didn't know that you are using a router. U didn't write earlier what you have there ![]()
I've read in other newsgroups/forums that most router users aren't using firewall software but there are some router users who are using one. I've no idea how a router works.
Mark,
In my opinion, NO, you don't "need" ZA. But that "need" word is entirely YOUR DECISION. You've got a good, decent program array for scanning your computer frequently for malware, plus you've already got the router NAT set up. But please understand....the general consensus today is to install a good software firewall for that secondary protection.
The important part is: "Do you want ZA?" As mentioned by Donna and Marianna, the advantage of a firewall is it informs you of incoming and outgoing attempts on the computer. Do you "want" to know that? I oversee a number of office computers inside a router and I only have a software firewall installed on a couple of them. One is on my machine, (although it's running only occasionally and I don't enable it at start up), and one is installed on a couple of other machines because of the sensitive nature of their data store. I also have one installed on my home machine, even though it's dial-up, because I have some devious friends who like to intrude on my personal space.
Other users have occasionally had connection issues when using both a firewall and the router on the "gateway" machine. Some have no issues at all.
Once again, it's your choice on what you "want" or "need".
Hope this helps.
Grif
ok ill wait till you all come to my bd party in january we can install it plus trouble shoot it![]()
Mark,Just my 2 cents worth here.. I have dsl with a router and nat firewall. I'm running XP Home and ICF is enabled. I keep my computer patched, virus files updated,and use Adaware. I have ZA free version still installed, from my pre router days..,but it is now disabled. When I first got the router, I used ZA, just to check the nat firewall and ICF. I had no hits on ZA in or out,except what I allowed out.. Every so often I restart ZA just to check things,but have never gotten any hits.
IMHO, it's up to you on if you need to use it.. I right now don't use on a daily basis.
Rick
I'm using Kerio(WinXP)/ZA(WinME) behind a Linksys router with NAT. After I set up the router, I have had NO incoming hits on the firewalls (I also installed WallWatcher for when I'm curious about the hits on the router). The firewalls are primarily used to monitor/prevent outgoing traffic as well as a second line of defense if someone finds an exploit for the Linksys routers (it could happen). I was also setting up file/printer sharing and even though I had NAT, I was leery of having things wide open behind the router. So I guess my primary use now is peace of mind for file/printer sharing.