Posted: 3/5/2006 12:51:36 PM EDT
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I was gettin tired of the trial version of NIS so I uninstalled it and installed ZoneAlarm. From what I could tell it worked great. A little too great. It blocked ALL communication to and from my computer including the router. Is there a simple way to configure this ala NIS . . . suchandsuch program is attempting to connect to soandso on port number. . . and give me options of what I want it to do. I'm using Avast! for my anti-virus and I would like another reliable and free/low cost solution for a firewall. To clarify why I want ZoneAlarm on my computer. I would like the added benefit of a software firewall for hotspots. I know both routers (one is a gateway) will filter most hack attempts and such. |
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Usually ZoneAlarm default install works well, especially if you answer the question about 'pre-configuring' for internet access. You might need to look at your local network IP addresses, and add that range to the 'Trusted Zone'. Open Zone Alarm, click on the Firewall tab on the left, then click on the Zones tab at the top of that window. Your router should be in the Trusted zone, I think. If not, add it. If you have other computers on the network, you can add them individually--or as a group by using an IP range. You'll want to check your router's IP address to make sure you put the right IP address in ZoneAlarm. Jim |
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sounds like it could have corrupted your winsock files. uninstall it seee if it fixes your web problems. if not tell us what OS you are runing and we will attempt to help once your internet is working leave it uninstalled(thats my advice). software firewalls are more problematic than anything. oh and another thing never put NIS back on your computer. its notorious for the same problems. avast is a decent alternative. if you like it i would suggest purchasing it to help support the Company |