Securing Windows XP - Page 4

Bdow · 02-06-2005, 07:03 PM

I have a simple network with two computers and a shared printer. There is one net adapter in each. They are tied together with a Netgear 5 port switch. I propose to install a DSL Modem with a Linksys router between modem and the switch to share an Internet connection on each machine. On page 20 of the printed article you suggest unbinding TCP/IP from the adapters of a local network. Won't I lose connectivity to the Internet if I do this? Should I consider a separate network utilizing IXP for my local network? Thanks to all in advance for any suggestions. And thanks to the authors for a VERY informative article.

PCBruiser · 02-07-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bdow

I have a simple network with two computers and a shared printer. There is one net adapter in each. They are tied together with a Netgear 5 port switch. I propose to install a DSL Modem with a Linksys router between modem and the switch to share an Internet connection on each machine. On page 20 of the printed article you suggest unbinding TCP/IP from the adapters of a local network. Won't I lose connectivity to the Internet if I do this? Should I consider a separate network utilizing IXP for my local network? Thanks to all in advance for any suggestions. And thanks to the authors for a VERY informative article.

I think you misread our recommendation. We recommended unbinding TCP from two MS services, MS Client and File & Printer Sharing. We did not recommend deleting the TCP/IP protocol (you can't delete it anyway, at least in XP, you can delete in 2k, however), so your internet access is unchanged. Only the protocol used for LAN networking, file sharing printing, etc., not WAN Internet connectivity are changed by unbinding TCP from these services.

Crasher · 02-16-2005, 03:57 PM

Hi guys

Quick question... I just bought a D-Link 4300 wireless router and got my first home network up and running... I was reading on the guide (Is great BTW) and read the IPX part... What is the difference between the TCP/IP and IPX as far as performance, will it make the network speed slower... I will be sharing my MP3, Documents, Pictures and that sort of stuff between my PCs and Laptop. Also, does IPX affects the wireless connectivity at all...

PCBruiser · 02-16-2005, 04:12 PM

Answers, speed, you shouldn't notice any differences. Wireless, no problem, that's what I use with my laptop ("g" wireless) for LAN internal networking.

Crasher · 02-16-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PCBruiser

Answers, speed, you shouldn't notice any differences. Wireless, no problem, that's what I use with my laptop ("g" wireless) for LAN internal networking.

Ok I did it as the guide says and didn't work... Is there any configuration that needs to be done???
I noticed some options on the IPX protocol properties... "Internal Network Number" and " Frame Type"... Do I have to configure that between my PC and my laptop?

PCBruiser · 02-16-2005, 05:31 PM

Internal network should be all 0s. Frame should be auto detect. Did you make sure to set the bindings correctly on both systems? And that IPX/SPX is checked on both machines and active for your network adaptors?

Crasher · 02-16-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PCBruiser

Internal network should be all 0s. Frame should be auto detect. Did you make sure to set the bindings correctly on both systems? And that IPX/SPX is checked on both machines and active for your network adaptors?

Yeap!!! Everything is just like the guide says...

edit: After I installed the IPX protocol, I noticed that NW Link NetBIOS got also installed. Do I have to uncheck that or leave it checked???

dxInt · 03-08-2005, 04:02 PM

Heh, I registered to this site just to be able to download the pdf. Great work.

PCBruiser · 03-08-2005, 04:08 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed it. So, welcome to ABX. And, stick around, I think you will find a lot more interesting info here, and a great, friendly and knowledgable bunch of members as well.

redline001 · 03-10-2005, 10:28 PM

Thank you Tweakhound and PCBruiser. This article is very informative. I wanted to know if there will be another version for the truly "paranoid".

sshiller · 09-27-2005, 08:59 AM

The article is great, but can't seem to print it out. Please, any help?

PCBruiser · 09-27-2005, 09:02 AM

I don't understand why you are having problems printing it out. You did download the pdf version? When I made the pdf file, I specifically set the security settings for that so that it could be printed, and I have done so myself several times. If you still have problems, send me a private message with an email address, and I will email you a fresh copy to try printing from. Do not post the email address here because spammers will grab it with a spider and spam you to death.

VopThis · 10-14-2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by deg

I also did not notice a listing of hardware routers that had firewall implementations that supported any of these features. I think a listing of which brands support which features would be capital!

This is a good specifications based research starting point (235 SPI routers listed):
http://www.epinions.com/Routers--rev...et_inspection_

(change w_w_w to www - URL links initially blocked for new first-time posters)

Edited by PBC to make the link work. Thanks for the link.

stashey · 03-16-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks alot guys. It's been very helpful.

coolp40 · 03-22-2007, 03:11 PM

I titled this first time because it is my first time, first time at this web site. I am looking forward to browsing this site and to see what is available. I hope to communicate with others and have a good time.

Thanks CoolP

02-06-2005, 07:03 PM	#46
Bdow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 15	Question re Tcp/Ip I have a simple network with two computers and a shared printer. There is one net adapter in each. They are tied together with a Netgear 5 port switch. I propose to install a DSL Modem with a Linksys router between modem and the switch to share an Internet connection on each machine. On page 20 of the printed article you suggest unbinding TCP/IP from the adapters of a local network. Won't I lose connectivity to the Internet if I do this? Should I consider a separate network utilizing IXP for my local network? Thanks to all in advance for any suggestions. And thanks to the authors for a VERY informative article.
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02-16-2005, 03:57 PM	#48
Crasher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 249	IPX question... Hi guys Quick question... I just bought a D-Link 4300 wireless router and got my first home network up and running... I was reading on the guide (Is great BTW) and read the IPX part... What is the difference between the TCP/IP and IPX as far as performance, will it make the network speed slower... I will be sharing my MP3, Documents, Pictures and that sort of stuff between my PCs and Laptop. Also, does IPX affects the wireless connectivity at all... __________________ Intel D875PBZLK (301/P22) \| P4 3.0C \| 1GB DDR Corsair XMS PC-3200C2 @ 2-3-2-5 \| GeForce FX 5900 \| 2 x 120GB Maxtor SATA RAID 0 \| Zalman 7000A-AlCu \| Thermaltake Xaser III Case (w/ 8 Fans) \| SB Audigy Gamer \| Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480W \| Lite On DVD/CDRW \| Logitech MX 510 Optical Mouse \| MS Multimedia Keyboard \| SW Strategic Commander \| SW Precision 2 Joystick \| Windows XP Profesional SP2
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02-16-2005, 04:12 PM	#49
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Answers, speed, you shouldn't notice any differences. Wireless, no problem, that's what I use with my laptop ("g" wireless) for LAN internal networking. Last edited by PCBruiser : 02-16-2005 at 04:20 PM.
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02-16-2005, 05:31 PM	#51
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Internal network should be all 0s. Frame should be auto detect. Did you make sure to set the bindings correctly on both systems? And that IPX/SPX is checked on both machines and active for your network adaptors?
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03-08-2005, 04:02 PM	#53
dxInt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	Heh, I registered to this site just to be able to download the pdf. Great work.
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03-08-2005, 04:08 PM	#54
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	I'm glad you enjoyed it. So, welcome to ABX. And, stick around, I think you will find a lot more interesting info here, and a great, friendly and knowledgable bunch of members as well.
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03-10-2005, 10:28 PM	#55
redline001 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 90	Thank you Tweakhound and PCBruiser. This article is very informative. I wanted to know if there will be another version for the truly "paranoid".
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09-27-2005, 08:59 AM	#56
sshiller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	printing The article is great, but can't seem to print it out. Please, any help?
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09-27-2005, 09:02 AM	#57
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	I don't understand why you are having problems printing it out. You did download the pdf version? When I made the pdf file, I specifically set the security settings for that so that it could be printed, and I have done so myself several times. If you still have problems, send me a private message with an email address, and I will email you a fresh copy to try printing from. Do not post the email address here because spammers will grab it with a spider and spam you to death.
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03-16-2007, 12:24 AM	#59
stashey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Securing Windows XP Thanks alot guys. It's been very helpful.
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03-22-2007, 03:11 PM	#60
coolp40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	First Time I titled this first time because it is my first time, first time at this web site. I am looking forward to browsing this site and to see what is available. I hope to communicate with others and have a good time. Thanks CoolP
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