# I've got some DSL security questions  Help!

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 3, 2002, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-some-dsl-security-questions-help/130705 "2002-10-03T16:43:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2003, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-some-dsl-security-questions-help/130705/21 "2003-01-21T12:57:05Z")

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I have this setup, I have uninstalled zone alarm after gettigno threats. Sometimes I reinstall it just to see waht will happen. Always nothing. Zonealarm would be useful if you install things from the net to prevent an attack from inside.

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Lastly how would I test that the firewall is working, should I try and ping my router or something?  
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do a google search fo “shields up” or try:  
[https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2](https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2)  
It will run some tests to see what your are exposig to the net.

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**Author:** ![Number](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/number/32/242_2.png) [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2003, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-some-dsl-security-questions-help/130705/22 "2003-01-21T15:38:22Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Rhum Runner \*  
> \*\*Sorry for bumping this old thread, but I have been trying to figure this out, and maybe someone can help me. I have Windows XP and am trying to “unbind” this TCP/IP thing. I am a computer idiot, but have a high speed DSL connection that is up 24/7, and someone said I should disable this print sharing thing, and I have no idea what I am doing. Can someone explain this to me like I am 3 years old? Thanks. \*\*

Firstly I should say that I recommend ZoneAlarm and that unbinding TCP/IP from File and Printer Sharing will not protect you from [Messenger spam](http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/answerstips/story/0,24330,3374542,00.html) and various other attacks.

However, if you do want to do it, here’s how.

1. [Install NetBEUI](http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301041) on all of your PCs.

2. Double-click **My Network Places**.

3. Go to the **Advanced** menu and select **Advanced Settings**.

4. Make sure that **Local Area Connection** is selected in the top pane.

5. Uncheck **Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)** under **File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks** in the bottom pane. Leave **NetBEUI Protocol** checked.

6. Hit **OK**.

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