On Wednesday 25 Aug 2004 18:22, Ian bell wrote:

Unless you plan on having a static IP and a constant connection to the internet it is usualy fairly easy to set up. The most straightforward way is to use an external ADSL modem/router and use this to provide the necessary rpotection. The one I have is a very cheap one with four ethernet ports and an 802.11 wireless. At the moment I just use the wireless coneection. Mine is so simple and cheap it doen't even have a built in firewall but most ports are blocked by default. Those that aren't are easily set to stealth mode.

To find out what ports are vulnerable on your system go to grc.com and run their shields up programme which will scan your ports for you.

Ian

I have ordered an ADSL modem/router with four ports and wireless, (Linksys WAG54G), so it looks as though I 'm all set, but I'd still like a recommendation on the book, as I would like, however vague, an understanding of what I'm doing!