print and file sharing security behind router

[cookiman57]

i have a linksys 4 port router and @home. 2 comps. i`m concerned about security from the web if i enable print and file sharing. should i be? thanks

 

[JackMDS]

One of the solutions is to install both TCP/IP, and NetBEUI protocols.

You set NetBEUI as default protocol, bind the Print, and file sharing to it.

You unbind Print, and File sharing from the TCP/IP.

The security lies in the idea that info on NetBEUI can not pass the router to the Internet, some people also claim that their Network exchange is faster by using NetBEUI.

 

[cookiman57]

thank you. how at risk am i with tcp/ip print and file share enabled?

 

[cookiman57]

whould ipx/spx fit in here anywhere?

 

[JackMDS]

You can add IPX/SPX to the other two, or just install TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX.

If you have a FireWall, I would not worry too much.

You can check your system by logging to:

http://grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1bi2l2=013sb55n