Pete S. wrote:
> Bob Stia wrote:
>
>> Hello Sluggers,
>>
>> When I switched from dial-up to verizon dsl about a month ago I bought
>> a D-Link DI-604 router for the ethernet capability of my computers and
>> as a firewall.
>> Question is; How can I tell/test to see what this built in firewall is
>> doing (allowing -denying etc.) ?
>>
>> Bob S.
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> Try http://www.grc.com "Shields UP" area. This site will scan your
> common external ports. Alternatively, you can have a friend do the same
> with a port scanner.
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I have yet to see an off the shelf router that does not have a default
"deny" or drop policy.
So if you didn't explicitly allow ports to be open then they are closed.
-Chris
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