Filseclab Personal Firewall and stealthing ports

[HelmutBlack]

Hi all,

I tested out this firewall this a.m., and it seemed pretty good. The only thing I found wrong was when I ran a test at GRC.com. 95% of the test was perfect, but it found these ports to be closed, rather than in 'stealth' mode. This made it fail the test.

ports:

1035
1036
1037
1039

Does anybody know how to remidy this?

Thanks

[squibbon]

You might try this procedure:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showp...&postcount=165

[HelmutBlack]

Ugh, tried it and redid the scan, those ports are still showing 'closed.' Any other ideas anybody?

[Bob D]

squibbon's tip should work.
An alternative...
Create a rule:
Application: (browse for your browser; IE, Firefox, whatever)
Remote: Anynet
Direction: In
Time: Anytime
Protocol: TCP
Action: Deny
This rule should be placed BEFORE your other browser app. rule which typically is: Anynet / All / Anytime / All / Pass.

PS: 'Closed' ports are generally OK. Many threads here on the issue, with multiple opinions that 'stealth' vs 'closed' is overrated.

(With rule above, or squibbon's rule mod, I achieve complete stealth)