Internet security

[LDaveM]

I have a client who has W2K Server, 12 Win98 clients, connected thru a 100/10 hub. Also, they have just attached to a partial T1 internet connection, which comes thru a telephone company box directly to a port on the hub. They are a 24/7 hook up. My question is what do I need to do to make the internet connection secure? What kind of equipment is needed to secure this network from outside hackers?
Thanks,
Dave

 

[tom11011]

You need a firewall, and right away too. Windows 98 machines will be hacked. I can give you a demo if you email me. The most important thing you should do NOW is to disable file sharing on the 98 machines at once otherwise you will be hacked.

I suspect you have some sort of NAT being provided because I'm not sure how all these machines are sharing the connection, probably internet connection sharing enabled?

 

[LDaveM]

Tom,
I unhooked the cable from the inyerner at the hub. Need your email addy.
Dave

 

[LDaveM]

Tom,
I unhooked the cable from the inyerner at the hub. Need your email addy. Explain NAT to me
Dave

 

[sdandersonjr]

Something like this should help...

Hardware: to protect you from the bad guys (and gals)

http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=23&prid=142

Software: To protect you from yourself

http://www.zonelabs.com

Cheers, SDA