I finally connected my router (X Router Pro) and switch (D - Link). They're both plug and play. My question is this: Is the firewall protection automatic once the network (in my case it's just one computer at the moment) is up and running or is there something else that I need to do? TIA. Peter.
"Gregory S. DeLozier" wrote: > Hi, again. > > > Would you recommend a router even though this is a single computer > > connection? > > *** Absolutely. *** > > Otherwise you're basically on a huge LAN with heaven knows > who else... > > As a Mac owner you're probably less vulnerable than the average > bear, but for the trivial amount of money involved, it's well worth > the protection, especially if you're going to use Microsoft Virus > Explorer (oops, Internet Explorer, sorry...) as your browser... > > Best wishes, > > -greg > > ---- ON THIS ROCK....I WILL....PREVAIL.... -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
