I've got 2 computers - one simple one on 24/7 serving as the gateway to the 'net, and the other connected to it. The gateway has ICS installed and all the recommended protocols (NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP).
2 questions:
1) Any suggestions on how to go about installing a firewall on the computer with the connection? When I used a 1-computer setup, I left the settings to prompt me each time an unknown connection is initiated - this would no longer be a viable long-term solution since I only have 1 keyboard/mouse/monitor and switching back and forth between computers is annoying. Also, would it (Norton Internet Security firewall, or any of them) block the NetBEUI connection that ICS uses, thinking it's a hacker trying to exploit that vulnerability? I could go on with this question, but I'd rather hear any experiences/suggestions that you people have had.
2) Both computers have file sharing on, and a few folders shared (password protected, of cource). Is there any way to restrict what computers can access it (i.e. make sure only the 2 computers in the network can, not anyone on the internet)?
Any help, suggestions, or any other security concerns for me to consider would be greatly appreciated.
2 questions:
1) Any suggestions on how to go about installing a firewall on the computer with the connection? When I used a 1-computer setup, I left the settings to prompt me each time an unknown connection is initiated - this would no longer be a viable long-term solution since I only have 1 keyboard/mouse/monitor and switching back and forth between computers is annoying. Also, would it (Norton Internet Security firewall, or any of them) block the NetBEUI connection that ICS uses, thinking it's a hacker trying to exploit that vulnerability? I could go on with this question, but I'd rather hear any experiences/suggestions that you people have had.
2) Both computers have file sharing on, and a few folders shared (password protected, of cource). Is there any way to restrict what computers can access it (i.e. make sure only the 2 computers in the network can, not anyone on the internet)?
Any help, suggestions, or any other security concerns for me to consider would be greatly appreciated.
