Whats the router for? does it extend the signal range with it?


Bert Kinney Wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Prevention is the best policy!!!
>
> Other than antivirus software, (and there are some good freebees out
> there) I have never
> found it necessary to purchase any software to clean my system's. In
> fact, I would suggest
> avoiding them. With the proper prevention, you will never need them.
>
> Start off with a good Antivirus program and keep it up to date. Set it
> to update
> automatically at least once a day. I would avoid Norton and McAfee
> products.
>
> Install Spywareblaster, and keep it up to date.
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
> Install all Windows critical updates and Service Packs. Make sure
> Automatic Updates is
> selected.
> Right click My Computer - Automatic Updates tab.
>
> Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File.
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
>
> Make sure the WindowsXP firewall is turned on.
> Why you should use a computer firewall
> http://tinyurl.com/b6eyu
>
> If you are connect to broadband, install a router. I suggest D-Link or
> LinkSys.
>
> Keep System Restore Healthy, just in case.
> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/healthy.html
>
> Use System Restore to create a restore point before installing any new
> hardware, software
> or making changes to system settings, or registry changes.
> Create a manual Restore Point in System Restore
> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/createrp.html
>
> Scan the system regularly with Ad-aware from Lavasoft
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>
> Here is a combination of utilities that I have found that works very
> well in the removal
> and prevention of virus infection, spyware, parasites, malware and the
> like
> Run Disk Clean-up once a month, then run defrag.
> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/spyware.html
>
> Check Internet Explorer 6 Security Settings.
> http://tinyurl.com/2e4jo
>
> And don't forget to BACKUP any data you don't want to loose.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
> http://bertk.mvps.org
>
>
> retina wrote:-
> What programs do I have to buy for maintaining my system
> in optimal conditions... Any list suggestions....?
>
> thanxs in advance...-


--
retina

Hi,

The advantage of using either a wired or wireless is to share a high-speed connection with
the protection of a built-in firewall.

Why you should use a computer firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...efits.mspx#EHE

More on routers:
The ultimate broadband router guide
http://www.homenethelp.com/router-guide/index.asp

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org

retina wrote:
> Whats the router for? does it extend the signal range
> with it?
>
>
> Bert Kinney Wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Prevention is the best policy!!!
>>
>> Other than antivirus software, (and there are some good
>> freebees out there) I have never
>> found it necessary to purchase any software to clean my
>> system's. In fact, I would suggest
>> avoiding them. With the proper prevention, you will
>> never need them.
>>
>> Start off with a good Antivirus program and keep it up
>> to date. Set it to update
>> automatically at least once a day. I would avoid Norton
>> and McAfee products.
>>
>> Install Spywareblaster, and keep it up to date.
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> Install all Windows critical updates and Service Packs.
>> Make sure Automatic Updates is
>> selected.
>> Right click My Computer - Automatic Updates tab.
>>
>> Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File.
>> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
>>
>> Make sure the WindowsXP firewall is turned on.
>> Why you should use a computer firewall
>> http://tinyurl.com/b6eyu
>>
>> If you are connect to broadband, install a router. I
>> suggest D-Link or LinkSys.
>>
>> Keep System Restore Healthy, just in case.
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/healthy.html
>>
>> Use System Restore to create a restore point before
>> installing any new hardware, software
>> or making changes to system settings, or registry
>> changes.
>> Create a manual Restore Point in System Restore
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/createrp.html
>>
>> Scan the system regularly with Ad-aware from Lavasoft
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>>
>> Here is a combination of utilities that I have found
>> that works very well in the removal
>> and prevention of virus infection, spyware, parasites,
>> malware and the like
>> Run Disk Clean-up once a month, then run defrag.
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/spyware.html
>>
>> Check Internet Explorer 6 Security Settings.
>> http://tinyurl.com/2e4jo
>>
>> And don't forget to BACKUP any data you don't want to
>> loose.
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>> Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
>> http://bertk.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> retina wrote:-
>> What programs do I have to buy for maintaining my system
>> in optimal conditions... Any list suggestions....?
>>
>> thanxs in advance...-

To keep it easy, a router routs the signal from one source (you cable
modem, for ex) to one or more computers. Most routers can act as 'hardware
firewall' as well. Plus, you can increase your security via router software
setup. Then, you need to connect the router to each computer - either
wireless (WIFI) or via ethernet cable; for that, you computer must have
either onboard ethernet or WIFI or you have to buy a card.
More at linksys.com or netgear or others.
Michael

"retina" <retina.1wpb9r@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
news:retina.1wpb9r@pcbanter.net...
>
> Whats the router for? does it extend the signal range with it?
>
>
> Bert Kinney Wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Prevention is the best policy!!!
>>
>> Other than antivirus software, (and there are some good freebees out
>> there) I have never
>> found it necessary to purchase any software to clean my system's. In
>> fact, I would suggest
>> avoiding them. With the proper prevention, you will never need them.
>>
>> Start off with a good Antivirus program and keep it up to date. Set it
>> to update
>> automatically at least once a day. I would avoid Norton and McAfee
>> products.
>>
>> Install Spywareblaster, and keep it up to date.
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> Install all Windows critical updates and Service Packs. Make sure
>> Automatic Updates is
>> selected.
>> Right click My Computer - Automatic Updates tab.
>>
>> Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File.
>> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
>>
>> Make sure the WindowsXP firewall is turned on.
>> Why you should use a computer firewall
>> http://tinyurl.com/b6eyu
>>
>> If you are connect to broadband, install a router. I suggest D-Link or
>> LinkSys.
>>
>> Keep System Restore Healthy, just in case.
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/healthy.html
>>
>> Use System Restore to create a restore point before installing any new
>> hardware, software
>> or making changes to system settings, or registry changes.
>> Create a manual Restore Point in System Restore
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/createrp.html
>>
>> Scan the system regularly with Ad-aware from Lavasoft
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>>
>> Here is a combination of utilities that I have found that works very
>> well in the removal
>> and prevention of virus infection, spyware, parasites, malware and the
>> like
>> Run Disk Clean-up once a month, then run defrag.
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/spyware.html
>>
>> Check Internet Explorer 6 Security Settings.
>> http://tinyurl.com/2e4jo
>>
>> And don't forget to BACKUP any data you don't want to loose.
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>> Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
>> http://bertk.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> retina wrote:-
>> What programs do I have to buy for maintaining my system
>> in optimal conditions... Any list suggestions....?
>>
>> thanxs in advance...-
>
>
> --
> retina