Question, how do I know which version of PG I am using??
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Question, how do I know which version of PG I am using??
OK, I think I had been too much off from the forum. Which is the best way to keep yourself protected from spying eyes??
I would say its still Peer Guardian & the block list in Sygate firewall.
I guess new things are coming out but don't know about them ???
I don't use sygate. I use no sofware firewall. They take too much resorces when you don't restart your computer often. I also feel it make P2P a lot slower, and it is an aplication more to close when playing games, but I don't feel confortable closing it.
I do use router with NAT. Now, about that, I think it is possible to filter IPs from the router, right?? and I coud update that list as necesary, right??
I like that idea better.
Try a program called ProtoWall (search google). It uses few resources than PeerGuardian.
I disagree, Sygate doesn't take up much resources. Restart the computer often? I haven't had the need to do this since Windows 98. How much RAM do you have on your machine Dehc?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dehcbad25
I only have 1 GB
Why was my post deleted?
It probably happened when I restored the forum DB.Quote:
Originally Posted by lynchknot
Sounds ok to me. I'm sure it's possible with most routers, however is NAT sufficient protection?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dehcbad25
I am not talking about using the NAT as protection, but to do the filter of IPs at the router level. It will certainly decrease the computer activity + it protects all computers in the LANQuote:
Originally Posted by SupaStar
I understand that part Dehc (and I agree with you), but you mentioned that you are not using a software firewall, so the question I put to you is, will NAT protect you from the baddies?? I agree, often firewalls slow your download speeds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dehcbad25
baddies? You mean what protowall protects from? That is what I would like to do. Currentlt is it not, so I have to use both, but I would like the router to be able to filter as protowall does. The already come with an IP filter, but it is quite small, and I don't feel like updating 4000 IPs manually :p
I'm talking about hackers and the like. Is NAT enough protection from hackers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dehcbad25
My firewall's IP filter is and IP by IP setup...in other words, you would have to enter the IP's separately. :rolleyes: I dont think so!! LoL. Not going to be doing that!
Ohh. I got your question now.Quote:
Originally Posted by SupaStar
I think it is good enought as long as you don't leave your ports open. If you open too many ports it would be easier to pass thru.