Mark a firewall is always a good idea for any computer these days. Some hub/routers have firewalls built-in so do some virus protection programs! Brandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 12:34 AM Subject: [Duo2400] One last networking question
> I have one last question about network security on the Airport base > stations. I am not a freak about security or anything, but this being my > first time with a broadband connection, How secure would my connection be. > If I used an airport base station connected directly to my dsl modem & then > connected all of my powerbooks wirelessly from that, would they be > reasonably secure from prying eyes? I had my credit card data stolen once & > it was a major pain inn the ass to fix. I guess the question I am asking is > this, would it be hard enough to break into my network that it would deter > the casual thief, or would I be better off adding a firewall? > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
