Which security software?

IThelp

Thanks. I'll leave it be then.
Except I've just been reading another thread which mentioned router firewall. I don't know if mine is firewalled at the moment. A few weeks ago I had to revert to factory settings.

Should I be concerned if I can't figure it out. Would the windows one suffice?

busenbust

IThelp wrote: »

Thanks. I'll leave it be then.
Except I've just been reading another thread which mentioned router firewall. I don't know if mine is firewalled at the moment. A few weeks ago I had to revert to factory settings.

Should I be concerned if I can't figure it out. Would the windows one suffice?

Put it this way. If you do enable the router's firewall (hardware) there will (or should) be no conflicts with the firewall software (that of Windows). Won't do any harm to enable the router's firewall - can often be the first line of defense.

[Deleted User]

IThelp wrote: »

Thanks. I'll leave it be then.
Except I've just been reading another thread which mentioned router firewall. I don't know if mine is firewalled at the moment. A few weeks ago I had to revert to factory settings.

Should I be concerned if I can't figure it out. Would the windows one suffice?

What Router have you got?

Ideally, you need the Router's firewall enabled. The one in my Router is enabled by default, so you may well find yours is too. If you can post up the make and model someone can tell you what you need to do to check.

IThelp

Oh dear:
Firewall Rules Help

You can use this screen to create Firewall rules to block or allow specific traffic. This feature is for Advanced Administrators only! Incorrect configuration will cause serious problems.





Me advanced? lol

IThelp

It's a Netgear DG834PN

[Deleted User]

Is there a WAN setup section? If so is there a tick box for Disable SPI Firewall?

IThelp

There is a WAN setup section but nothing that says SPI firewall.