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August 31st 09, 01:56 PM
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unauthorized remote access
before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it
warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? 
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August 31st 09, 03:55 PM
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unauthorized remote access
On Aug 31, 1:56*pm, Trabanto
wrote: before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? ADSL router is considered a direct connection if you do not have a "private" style IP address (example: 192.168.0.xxx / 10.0.0.xxx.)
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August 31st 09, 03:55 PM
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unauthorized remote access
On Aug 31, 1:56*pm, Trabanto
wrote: before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? ADSL router is considered a direct connection if you do not have a "private" style IP address (example: 192.168.0.xxx / 10.0.0.xxx.)
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August 31st 09, 10:12 PM
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unauthorized remote access
On Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:56:02 -0700, Trabanto
wrote: before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? No, a router isn't a direct connection. The router connects to the Internet, and the computer gets its connection indirectly through the router. Go to https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and run ShieldsUP! to test your Internet security. Run the "All Service Ports" scan. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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August 31st 09, 10:12 PM
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unauthorized remote access
On Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:56:02 -0700, Trabanto
wrote: before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? No, a router isn't a direct connection. The router connects to the Internet, and the computer gets its connection indirectly through the router. Go to https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and run ShieldsUP! to test your Internet security. Run the "All Service Ports" scan. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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September 1st 09, 06:04 AM
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unauthorized remote access
It appears i am secure. Thanks for your help Steve!
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September 1st 09, 06:04 AM
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It appears i am secure. Thanks for your help Steve!
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September 1st 09, 07:59 AM
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unauthorized remote access
On Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:04:01 -0700, Trabanto
wrote: before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? No, a router isn't a direct connection. The router connects to the Internet, and the computer gets its connection indirectly through the router. Go to https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and run ShieldsUP! to test your Internet security. Run the "All Service Ports" scan. It appears i am secure. Thanks for your help Steve! You're welcome! -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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September 1st 09, 07:59 AM
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unauthorized remote access
On Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:04:01 -0700, Trabanto
wrote: before i turned network file sharing ON through the network setup wizard it warned me that if i'm on a direct connection to the internet anyone on the internet could access my files. i'm connected through an adsl router, is this considered a direct connection? and, how can i check if my files are accessible by anyone on the internet? No, a router isn't a direct connection. The router connects to the Internet, and the computer gets its connection indirectly through the router. Go to https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and run ShieldsUP! to test your Internet security. Run the "All Service Ports" scan. It appears i am secure. Thanks for your help Steve! You're welcome! -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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