Unclear on " enumerates other computers on lan

Discussion in 'other firewalls' started by Rainwalker, Sep 27, 2009.

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  1. Rainwalker

    Rainwalker Registered Member

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    I thought i was on a standalone computer, yet if i check off "Block host when it enumerates other computers on LAN" in my firewall, i am unable to connect to the internet. Why is this ?
     
    Rainwalker, Sep 27, 2009
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    Cudni Global Moderator

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    what FW are you using and what are trying to achieve? sounds like it treats your machine as host if whatever reason the machine checks the network.
     
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  3. Rainwalker

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    I'm messing with Outpost. Again, i should be on a standalone computer. Why am i having this problem ??
     
    Rainwalker, Sep 28, 2009
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    Maybe it detects your router (or whatever) as "other computer".
    Seems like you are perfectly safe from any Internet threats with this setting. :cool:

    Cheers
     
    subset, Sep 28, 2009
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    Maybe it does. It is interesting to me that i have never seen a post such as mine, for many people use Outpost. I'll do some testing and report back. Thanks for the response. :)
     
    Rainwalker, Sep 28, 2009
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