dial-up to dsl

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I changed me internet access from dial-up to DSL. do I still need my software firewall (comodo)?

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Unless you have a firewall in the router yes

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Even if you do have a router with hardware firewall it is most likely that it only offers inbound protection. So a software firewall like Comodo is advised in order to also protect the outbound connections.

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Most certainly and probably more so if you remain connected for long periods of time.

The same reason you needed a firewall on dial-up applies to DSL (outbound connection protection as Hard_ROCKER mentioned).

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Fully agree 8)

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Now that you’re on xDSL it might also be a good idea to get a dynamic IP :wink:

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how is that ???

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If you have a modem, just turning it on and off will give you a new IP dynamic.
Each time you connect you get a new one.
Some modems allow ‘refresh’ IP and you’ll get a new one.

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Dynamic is an IP that is assigned each time you connect rather than ‘fixed’ which remains the same and can come under a more sustained attack as the IP doesn’t change.

However, the greatest majority of suppliers will be using a dynamic IP and you usually have to ask for (and probably pay) a fixed IP address.

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Well said guys !
Having a Dynamic IP is a really good idea these days , especially if you’re into p2p … :wink:

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Which you really shouldn’t be :wink:

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I changed me internet access from dial-up to DSL. do I still need my software firewall (comodo)?

sir, i have the same instance with you, do you have problems in connecting LIMEWIRE?( sorry for off-topic)

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Hi all

Here (Australia) some ISPs have static IP address by default or only offer static so check with your ISP to be sure.

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If you have problems with p2p software being blocked by Comodo you probably need to open a port for your p2p program …
Read this: http://forums.comodo.com/index.php/topic,411.msg2529.html#msg2529