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Zyxel firewall question

Franner · 2008-07-19 17:45:59

After months of frustration trying to work out why I couldn't get BBC radio on my computer I think I've located the source of my problem. I turned off the firewall on my Zyxel router and it comes through perfectly. My question is, am I opening my computer to risk of viruses etc by turning off this firewall. If so, is there…

19-07-2008 06:45PM

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Franner

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After months of frustration trying to work out why I couldn't get BBC radio on my computer I think I've located the source of my problem. I turned off the firewall on my Zyxel router and it comes through perfectly.
My question is, am I opening my computer to risk of viruses etc by turning off this firewall.
If so, is there a way that I can set the firewall at a level at which it will allow BBC but still protect me as far as possible.
There is a Firewall - Threshold section in the Zyxel configuration but I don't know if it is relevant or what the headings mean.
Any advice much appreciated

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