tsunamis13 Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Ok, here's my problem... I have a Gateway Laptop with a linksys D-link that connects wirelessly to my router downstairs. I usally get a good link quality. I was going to play Galctic BattleGrounds on Zone.com. So I got into a game on the zone and put in all my info and then it said that there was an error, and someone said that "I had a firewall. So I decided to play another game. I got in again and the same thing happened and they also said that I had a firewall. So what I want to know is, what is the problem, if its a firewall what is a firewall, and how do I fix it. Just ask for any other info. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Straykker Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 A firewall is a program on your computer, or the router, that stops hackers accessing your computer. It does this by monitoring all incoming/outgoing data (stopping sign up) and restricts suspicious signals) You have to either look for "firewall" in the search on your computer, or call up and ask about your router's firewall, depending if your computer has it of the router. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunamis13 Posted April 30, 2002 Author Share Posted April 30, 2002 Should I delete the firewall if I find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Straykker Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Not really. If you find it, try to figure out how to turn it on and off, or to like put it on standby etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon_Leon Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 ...hope you don't mind me putting this in the proper forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Straykker Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Yes, of course I mind! Put it back you vile man! j/ks Its fine here, probably better anyways... You found anyting about it yet dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunamis13 Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 I have not had any time but I think I'll try tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunamis13 Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 I have one more question. From all that I told you do you think that it's a firewall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseduck Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 ok not to be offensive or anything but that is a bad description "duke" //EDIT: misspelled duke. ekk. quote "A firewall is a program on your computer, or the router, that stops hackers accessing your computer. It does this by monitoring all incoming/outgoing data (stopping sign up) and restricts suspicious signals) You have to either look for "firewall" in the search on your computer, or call up and ask about your router's firewall, depending if your computer has it of the router. " your correct bout what it does but you cannnot usualy "look for "firewall" in the search on your computer", that comment makes me laugh quiet loud. My suggestion. Basicly find some manual that came with your router figure out how to enable ports, its quiet easy, linux or firmware is generaly well thought out and user friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey_Leader11 Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 its more of a hassel than a help...hackers can still get thro...id just delete it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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