Firewall on or off?

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rdjacobs

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#42217 30-Sep-2009 19:22

Hey guys I was wondering if someone could please answer me this.

I frequent a site called stickam where webcam streaming is done and i have noticed when my trend micro pro firewall is turned completely off i get a better stream. is it safe to have it off while i am surfing the net?

any feedback would be great

thanks :)

rscole86

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#259853 30-Sep-2009 19:35

Is there any way you can add the stickam domain into your trusted list? So that your firewall is ignoring that site.

rdjacobs

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#259856 30-Sep-2009 20:01

rscole86: Is there any way you can add the stickam domain into your trusted list? So that your firewall is ignoring that site.

Hi I only saw a approve website feature on my internet settings in trend micro pro not in the firewall settings?

so i have added stickam too the approved sites list in my internet settings feature and i try that out :)

thanks

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#259861 30-Sep-2009 20:33

Just to cap off the conversation, it is unsafe to have your firewall off at any time.

rdjacobs

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#259865 30-Sep-2009 20:38

tonyhughes: Just to cap off the conversation, it is unsafe to have your firewall off at any time.

Hi thanks I figured that too :)

Got it set too low and not fully off and it is better streaming in that site now like it was turned off. problem solved.

thanks for the feedback :)