Hi Graham, Again, with my WRT300N from Linksys, which is an excellent router, you can specify applications to block, so you don't need a software firewall. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 International: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Graham Page Sent: 22 September 2006 07:15 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Anti virus and firewall suggestions? also, once a port is open, any program can use it if all you have is a hardware firewall where as a software firewall can block aon an application specific basis so the 2 are necessary. Cheers Graham ----- Original Message ----- From: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:35 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Anti virus and firewall suggestions? Hi, Steve, you are correct about the software firewall, however, what the router doesn't stop is the outgoing connections from applications that may be installed (either by you or through some spyware), which is why I think you either need a software firewall or really good spyware software installed on the machine in addition to antivirus software. I currently use Sophos for antivirus, and Webroot for spyware checking. So far, with only the dedicated firewall we have here, on all our machines we have touch wood not had any trouble, although the firewall blocks around 10mb of inbound traffic per day (mostly port scans and the like). The Windows XP firewall can also stop quite a few applications from accessing the Internet if it thinks they are problematic, and it is quite configurable in this regard. Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt Sent: 21 September 2006 20:48 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Anti virus and firewall suggestions? Hi Barry, I don't use a software firewall, I let my router do it, and it is quite adequate, in fact it is better, because it stealths all the ports, except the ones you specifically open. I don't believe you need to drag your machine down with a software firewall, if you have a good one in your router. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 International: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dj Paddy Sent: 21 September 2006 19:37 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Anti virus and firewall suggestions? NOD32 as av, zonealarm or kerio for firewall. Even if you have a router, it is important to have a software firewall of some variety. Barry Ðà ----- Original Message ----- From: "martin wilsher" <m.wilsher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 7:26 PM Subject: [access-uk] Anti virus and firewall suggestions? Hi List: I am thinking of going away from my current internet security provider, Symantec, after hearing that Nis 2007 isn't accessible with jaws. Any thoughts on this? Anyone tried it? If this is indeed the case, can anyone suggest a good anti virus and firewall package which works with jaws? I have heard nod 32 is good anti virus software, if you remember to turn off graphics in the setup process. What would those in the know rate as a good firewall to go with this? I tried looking at Microsoft one care, but that's only available in the US and I'm in the UK. I would be grateful for any ideas people may have. Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon. From Martin. 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