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Network security

Here is a muli part question.

1) How secure are the computers (PC's)that are connected to a a boadband router that assigns non-routable IP addresses.

2) Can you disable ports on
 2a) Windows 98?
 3a) Windows NT Server?
 4a) NT 4.0 Server ?
 5a) NT Workstation?
 6a) Windows 2000?
 7a) Windows XP Pro
 8a) Windows XP home

3) When hackers probe you IP address and ports what are their intent.

Thanks

Jeff
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1) unsecure at all
2a) - 8a) AFAIK no (except with special Add-on software, like firewalls, which replace most of M$)
3) any, whatever you imagine, and whatever you forget to imagine ;-)
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As far as ports locking, you can do that on NT, 2000, and XP. only you don't block specific ports, you open only the ports you need to open. You can do that in the Network control panel. XP has extended features and a built-in firewall.

Some of the broadband routers also have built-in firewalls, they are not the best, but for a home network they are good enough. Linksys has one for about $80. While Watchguard, cisco and others are better, you realy don't need to spend all teh money for a small home network.
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Not exactlly the knid of details I was looking for.
But appreciate the help and good points.

Thanks

Jeff