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08-28-2003, 09:02 AM
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cable internet question
I have a home built PC and want to use cable internet service. I've bought a D-Link ethernet PCI card 10/100 up to 200Mbps . Do I just plug the cable modem and go or is there some config that must be done. I'm replacing my old pc. And it already is using the cable service.
edit: no networking on this system
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08-28-2003, 09:23 AM
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Assuming you are using XP on your new rig, you'll need to configure your network connection. Go to control panel/network connections and follow the 'create a new connection' wizard. Set to auto detect your LAN
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08-28-2003, 12:04 PM
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Actually, if you plug in the NIC, and power up, the defaults will connect you to most DOCSIS cable modems.
I would advise you to install a firewall IMMEDIATELY, running unprotected on broadband invites all the crazies on the web to come and kick you around. 
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08-29-2003, 06:04 PM
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What is a good firewall. Should I go hardware or software. Need one that is simple and easy to setup and use. Thanks
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08-29-2003, 06:06 PM
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Hardware all the way.
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08-29-2003, 07:10 PM
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For basic protection from incoming threats, the ZoneAlarm free version will do just fine.
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08-29-2003, 08:16 PM
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ZoneAlarm is good but I would still recomend the hardware router. If you dont want to spend money download ZoneAlarm.
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08-29-2003, 10:39 PM
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I would recommend the free version of Zone Alarm.
http://www.zonelabs.com I would also recommend AVG Anti-virus. It’s free, has free updates and it works. http://www.grisoft.com Delta013 |
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08-30-2003, 07:50 AM
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What OS are you running? XP has a built in firewall that is very effective.
Personally I would spend a extra $50.00 and get a router for the protection and ease of use that a hardware firewall provides. Chas
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08-30-2003, 10:39 AM
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Keep in mind that the hardware "firewall" in the router is really not much more than NAT translation. While it does an excellent job of keeping outside threats from coming in, it does nothing to keep Trojan/spyware/malware from phoning home, while a software firewall will.
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08-30-2003, 11:42 AM
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When I built my comptuter I just plugged the cable modem in and it worked. Very simple if you have XP.
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08-30-2003, 03:32 PM
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Actually, W2K or XP come up with the correct defaults to connect to a network with a DHCP server, which is most DOCSIS compliant cable modem accounts.
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