Lawrence Lile wrote: > If Windows File and Printer Sharing is implemented behind a firewall > router, is this a security risk? > > I have two computers, one printer, and a home network on a Linksys > firewall router. File and Printer sharing is enabled to allow both > computers to print. So far neither computer is set up to share it's > files, although that would of course be an option. Each computer of > course has it's own software firewall and virus software and Windoze > security holes is updated regularly. > > How secure is such an arrangement? > > --Lawrence the Paranoid > Test your Firewall. All your port have to be stealth at snipping attempt. The best choice is to buy a 3Com or SMC Router with NAT. Obvioulsly, you still need a good antivirus and spyware and.... and... But you can share printers and files safety. Test your ports on grc.com Dennis Crawley Paranoid Club President :) -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist