Broadband on all day

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Have just changed to ntl. Is my computer safe if I leave broadband switched
on all day.

Thanks in advance for your advice.
 
msnoname86 said:
Have just changed to ntl. Is my computer safe if I leave broadband switched
on all day.

Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Hi Msnoname,
First what you mean by letting it turn ON all day, do you mean the Device
itself or the connection?.
In either, if you have a good Anti-virus and a Firewall and you don't have
an application have access to the internet all time, yes you will be okay
until your system infected and there is a security hole can allow intruders
to gain access to your computer and use it as a zombie.
Try to Make the Icon appear on the Notification Area and disable when you
are away or not surfing the internet, saving money to yourself and bandwidth
of your ISP.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk
 
I have to turn off ntl broadband at the mains, otherwise it just stays on.
(There is no on/off switch on the box.) Could you please explain what icon
you mean? Thanks.
 
Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Network Connections.
There Right click your Connection and Select Properties from the List.
On the connection properties you will see these Tabs:
General | Authentication | Advanced

Click on General tab and make sure these check boxes are checked:
[ ] Show Icon in notification area when connected
[ ] Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity.
Click [OK] to close the Connection Properties.

Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .

Click on connections Tab on the IE properties and make sure this radio
button is checked ( make sure your recent ISP is the default if you didn't
uninstall the old one):
(*) Never Dial a connection
Click Apply then [OK] to close the IE properties.
Hit F5 to refresh, can you see two little computers icon in your
Notification area on the Right Bottom of your desktop flashing Blue/Aqua as
indication of traffic and signal strength?.
If you can then here you go, you can right click this icon and select
Disable when you done and you don't need the internet ON, if you want Double
click it and right click your Connection and select Enable ( you can make a
shortcut for this Icon on your Desktop, saving you time to go to the network
connection Control panel.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk
 
Today, =?Utf-8?B?bXNub25hbWU4Ng==?= made these interesting
comments ...
I have to turn off ntl broadband at the mains, otherwise it
just stays on. (There is no on/off switch on the box.) Could
you please explain what icon you mean? Thanks.
Click to expand...

The cable modem I rent from Comcast has a button on the top to
put the modem in standby, disallowing any comm in or out. I think
it is safe enough to leave it turned on all the time IF you
believe you're adequately protected with a router, perhaps a
software firewall like Zone Alarm, and you have good anti-virus
and anti-trojan et al utilities.

The only time to consider turning it off or putting the modem in
standby is if you have some evidence that your PC is being
attacked. One way you might believe this is if your firewall
keeps warning you about suspect web sites or programs and asks
your permission to let them do their thing. The real danger is if
a malware program, such as spyware that can do keyboard logging,
is sophisticated enough to fool your firewall. But, caution is
one thing, paranoia is another. Just be sure your definitions are
up-to-date and that you have your security parameters set-up to
actually protect you.

Good luck!
 
Brilliant. Thank you very much.

nass said:
Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Network Connections.
There Right click your Connection and Select Properties from the List.
On the connection properties you will see these Tabs:
General | Authentication | Advanced

Click on General tab and make sure these check boxes are checked:
[ ] Show Icon in notification area when connected
[ ] Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity.
Click [OK] to close the Connection Properties.

Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .

Click on connections Tab on the IE properties and make sure this radio
button is checked ( make sure your recent ISP is the default if you didn't
uninstall the old one):
(*) Never Dial a connection
Click Apply then [OK] to close the IE properties.
Hit F5 to refresh, can you see two little computers icon in your
Notification area on the Right Bottom of your desktop flashing Blue/Aqua as
indication of traffic and signal strength?.
If you can then here you go, you can right click this icon and select
Disable when you done and you don't need the internet ON, if you want Double
click it and right click your Connection and select Enable ( you can make a
shortcut for this Icon on your Desktop, saving you time to go to the network
connection Control panel.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk

msnoname86 said:
I have to turn off ntl broadband at the mains, otherwise it just stays on.
(There is no on/off switch on the box.) Could you please explain what icon
you mean? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Glad to help and you are welcome.
Good luck.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk

msnoname86 said:
Brilliant. Thank you very much.

nass said:
Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Network Connections.
There Right click your Connection and Select Properties from the List.
On the connection properties you will see these Tabs:
General | Authentication | Advanced

Click on General tab and make sure these check boxes are checked:
[ ] Show Icon in notification area when connected
[ ] Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity.
Click [OK] to close the Connection Properties.

Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .

Click on connections Tab on the IE properties and make sure this radio
button is checked ( make sure your recent ISP is the default if you didn't
uninstall the old one):
(*) Never Dial a connection
Click Apply then [OK] to close the IE properties.
Hit F5 to refresh, can you see two little computers icon in your
Notification area on the Right Bottom of your desktop flashing Blue/Aqua as
indication of traffic and signal strength?.
If you can then here you go, you can right click this icon and select
Disable when you done and you don't need the internet ON, if you want Double
click it and right click your Connection and select Enable ( you can make a
shortcut for this Icon on your Desktop, saving you time to go to the network
connection Control panel.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk

msnoname86 said:
I have to turn off ntl broadband at the mains, otherwise it just stays on.
(There is no on/off switch on the box.) Could you please explain what icon
you mean? Thanks.

:



:

Have just changed to ntl. Is my computer safe if I leave broadband switched
on all day.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Hi Msnoname,
First what you mean by letting it turn ON all day, do you mean the Device
itself or the connection?.
In either, if you have a good Anti-virus and a Firewall and you don't have
an application have access to the internet all time, yes you will be okay
until your system infected and there is a security hole can allow intruders
to gain access to your computer and use it as a zombie.
Try to Make the Icon appear on the Notification Area and disable when you
are away or not surfing the internet, saving money to yourself and bandwidth
of your ISP.
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk
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HEMI-Powered said:
Today, =?Utf-8?B?bXNub25hbWU4Ng==?= made these interesting
comments ...


The cable modem I rent from Comcast has a button on the top to
put the modem in standby, disallowing any comm in or out. I think
it is safe enough to leave it turned on all the time IF you
believe you're adequately protected with a router, perhaps a
software firewall like Zone Alarm, and you have good anti-virus
and anti-trojan et al utilities.

The only time to consider turning it off or putting the modem in
standby is if you have some evidence that your PC is being
attacked. One way you might believe this is if your firewall
keeps warning you about suspect web sites or programs and asks
your permission to let them do their thing. The real danger is if
a malware program, such as spyware that can do keyboard logging,
is sophisticated enough to fool your firewall. But, caution is
one thing, paranoia is another. Just be sure your definitions are
up-to-date and that you have your security parameters set-up to
actually protect you.

Good luck!
Click to expand...

I agree for the most part with this post, except:
Whenever I am going to leave the computer for more than a few minutes I
use Zone Alarm to Engage Internet Lock. Or, you could use the stop-all too,
if you have the paid version. In the freebie version they are the same
thing; all traffic is stopped.
When my switch control panel was working, I'd just turn off the modem at
night.
IMO it's wise to not leave the system connected when one isn't going to
be useing the computer for a length of time.

I have both a NAT router and ZoneAlarm, a good AV, and 4 standard spyware
detectors I run periodically, plus WinPatrol, an excellent monitor.
Some will tell you that all you need is a NAT router and nothing else:
Not true!

HTH
Pop`
 
Today, Poprivet made these interesting comments ...
I agree for the most part with this post, except:
Whenever I am going to leave the computer for more than a
few minutes I
use Zone Alarm to Engage Internet Lock.
Click to expand...

That's not a disagreement, just a good alternative method. I hit
the button on the top of my modem, it's quick and easy but your
method is just as effective. The idea is the same - to positively
shut off anything from the dirty side coming in to your PC and
possibly taking something out without your knowledge.

Or, you could use the
stop-all too, if you have the paid version.
Click to expand...

What is Stop-All? By its name, it is some sort of software switch
that cuts off access to/from the Internet, I would assume under
user control with some easy way to switch things off and an easy
way to get connected again.

In the freebie
version they are the same thing; all traffic is stopped.
When my switch control panel was working, I'd just turn off
the modem at
night.
IMO it's wise to not leave the system connected when one
isn't going to
be useing the computer for a length of time.

I have both a NAT router and ZoneAlarm, a good AV, and 4
standard spyware detectors I run periodically, plus WinPatrol,
an excellent monitor.
Some will tell you that all you need is a NAT router and
nothing else:
Not true!
Click to expand...
I agree that having a NAT router is NOT nearly enough! And, it is
all to easy to have not set it up right. The idea to me is to
balance the risk with the cost of protection and the annoyances
of constantly training your protective utilities.

You do make a good point that the modem should be shut off when
you don't intend to use it for any extended period, as during
sleep time, going to dinner, whatever. It only takes a second to
turn it off and another second to turn it back on.
 
HEMI-Powered said:
Today, Poprivet made these interesting comments ...


That's not a disagreement, just a good alternative method.
Click to expand...

Agreed, but lots of people like to see it as an affront, thus my
terminology.

I hit
the button on the top of my modem, it's quick and easy but your
method is just as effective. The idea is the same - to positively
shut off anything from the dirty side coming in to your PC and
possibly taking something out without your knowledge.

Or, you could use the

What is Stop-All? By its name, it is some sort of software switch
that cuts off access to/from the Internet, I would assume under
user control with some easy way to switch things off and an easy
way to get connected again.
Click to expand...

Sorry; that was a poor way to put it. If you're using the freebie version,
the Engage Internet Lock and Stop All Internet Traffic both do the same
thing; everything gets stopped.
But if you have the paid version, and only use Engage Internet Lock, it
still lets some chosen programs through, as in Updates, things like that.
Only things you give permission to can work; anything else will be blocked.
That way you don't come back to a slew of waiting updates, etc..
Stop all Internet Traffic of course, stops everything; ain't nuttin'
going' nowhere.
In the freebie
Click to expand...
Cheers,

Pop`
 
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