CDMA Wireless Modem

9 Jul 2006 2:28 AM

Kayman

G'day all,
I am currently on 'dial-up' connection (Conexant 56K PCI Soft Modem). Due to
an impending move to another location, I will have to install a CDMA
Wireless Modem (Airplus MCD 510) to my desktop pc.
Concerned about security, would an expert please advise as to which
make/type of hardware firewall (NAT Router?) I should obtain.
System Information:-
Platform: OS Microsoft Win32 XPPro Version 5.12600 SP2 Build 2600
Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~2400Mhz, Pentium4
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.0.2900.2180, Total Physical Memory 512MB.

Many thanks in advance,

9 Jul 2006 3:40 AM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi

As far as I know the Airplus MCD 510 is a USB Modem.

WAN USB Routers are Not a common consumers Routers.

In the USA it is impossible to find one. If you reside in another country
that Broadband USB Modems are prevalent might be that you would find one.
You have to search for a Router with USB WAN port.

If you have only one computer you do not need a Router.

Win XP SP2 has a build in Firewall, add to it WinDefender (a free down load
from Microsoft) and you would have basic security.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Otherwise more information about your setup is needed.

Jack (MVP-Networking).

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"Kayman" <kh***@-invalid-mail.org> wrote in message
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> G'day all,
> I am currently on 'dial-up' connection (Conexant 56K PCI Soft Modem). Due
> to an impending move to another location, I will have to install a CDMA
> Wireless Modem (Airplus MCD 510) to my desktop pc.
> Concerned about security, would an expert please advise as to which
> make/type of hardware firewall (NAT Router?) I should obtain.
> System Information:-
> Platform: OS Microsoft Win32 XPPro Version 5.12600 SP2 Build 2600
> Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~2400Mhz,
> Pentium4
> MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.0.2900.2180, Total Physical Memory 512MB.
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>

10 Jul 2006 8:49 AM

Kayman

Hi Jack,
Thanks for response.
Yes, Airplus MCD 510 is a USB Modem and I reside in SouthEast Asia. I use
ZoneAlarm v6.5.722.000 (free version) together with WinDefender and various
other quality AV & Anti-spyware applications on one (1) pc only. My
technical knowledge is somewhat limited and am concerned when switching to
"wireless" that a 'third' party may be able accessing my system. I do
banking via internet hence my inquiry with regards to a suitable and
appropriate hardware firewall in addition to my software firewall.
Regards,

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"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@Discussion.Group> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> As far as I know the Airplus MCD 510 is a USB Modem.
>
> WAN USB Routers are Not a common consumers Routers.
>
> In the USA it is impossible to find one. If you reside in another country
> that Broadband USB Modems are prevalent might be that you would find one.
> You have to search for a Router with USB WAN port.
>
> If you have only one computer you do not need a Router.
>
> Win XP SP2 has a build in Firewall, add to it WinDefender (a free down
> load from Microsoft) and you would have basic security.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
>
> Otherwise more information about your setup is needed.
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
>
> "Kayman" <kh***@-invalid-mail.org> wrote in message
> news:eOsvQ9voGHA.4912@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> G'day all,
>> I am currently on 'dial-up' connection (Conexant 56K PCI Soft Modem). Due
>> to an impending move to another location, I will have to install a CDMA
>> Wireless Modem (Airplus MCD 510) to my desktop pc.
>> Concerned about security, would an expert please advise as to which
>> make/type of hardware firewall (NAT Router?) I should obtain.
>> System Information:-
>> Platform: OS Microsoft Win32 XPPro Version 5.12600 SP2 Build 2600
>> Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 3 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~2400Mhz,
>> Pentium4
>> MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.0.2900.2180, Total Physical Memory 512MB.
>>
>> Many thanks in advance,
>>
>
>