Quote from: Bitconian on July 17, 2013, 11:16:37 PM

Quote from: ujka on July 17, 2013, 10:26:30 PM

First thing - have your unit(s) behind the firewall. Right?

err...... I think so... I'm using the one that comes with Windows 7

but I'm bet you will reprimand me for that....any recommendation?

Also, if I download a firewall....wouldn't it be for the computer??? the avalon connects by cable directly to the router. The computer can be turned off. So, how can I add a firewall to the avalon?

thanks!

If your Avalons are connected directly to the network, you can generally configure your router to only accept incoming connections to something safe like only port 80. Here's a *really* basic intro to this:
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-set-up-a-router-with-a-firewall.html

Obviously, it depends on your router model/type, but most modern routers even for consumer use has some kind of firewall feature.

I use the ZyXel firewall device which is more of a prosumer'ish firewall on my home network because I'm slightly paranoid, but not crazy enough to spend the thousands of dollars I use at my office that our head of IT implements for work.