Andrew, So, the XP firewall will be enough to block all incoming traffic destined for either PC on the network. Would it be sufficient to install Sygate on the Windows 98 PC to protect it when it connects to the internet? Thanks, Caroline. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.302 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 19/01/2005 ** To leave the list, send a message to:- ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq