Broad band & Zone Alarm

I have a small network at home (3PC). My computer is the main computer hooked up to the cable modem. My wife's PC (WIN98) uses me as the link to the net. She can not get her email to work as long as Zone Alarm is active on my PC. I have added her IP address to the advanced window, but that did not work. She can surf the web, but every time she goes to get her mail it is blocked.

Anyone know where to open that up for her? I will make her give you a kiss if you help! This is her with my son:
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Try bringing the settings for the local zone down to minimal protection.

Which version are you using the latest is version 3.
have you checked the permissions under the security settings for Outlook the new version has 3 different settings for port access and settings under the security tab to authenticate the program.
It will also have settings under both older and newer versions for the path to the program with permission rights applied you may need to alter these somewhere within its advanced settings.


Addendum:

Just looking through my help file brought this up
In order for your e-mail program (for example, Microsoft Outlook) to send and receive mail, it must have access permission for the Zone the mail server is in. In addition, some e-mail client software may have more than one component requiring server permission. For example, MS Outlook requires both the base application (OUTLOOK.EXE) and the Messaging Subsystem Spooler (MAPISP32.exe) to have server permission.

While you can give your e-mail program access to the Internet Zone, and leave the mail server there, it's safer to place the mail server in the Trusted Zone, and limit the program's access to that Zone only. Once your e-mail client has access to the Trusted Zone, add the remote mail server (host) to the Trusted Zone.

To learn how to give a program permission to access or act as a server to the Trusted Zone, see the related topic Changing program permission.

To learn how to add a host to the Trusted Zone, see the related topic Adding to the Trusted Zone.


access permission

Access permission allows a program on your computer to initiate communications with another computer. This distinct from server permission, which allows a program to "listen" for connection requests from other computers. You can give a program access permission for the Trusted Zone, the Internet Zone, or both.

Several common applications may need access permission to operate normally. For example, your browser needs access permission in order to contact your ISP's servers. Your e-mail client (for example, MS Outlook) needs access permission in order to send or receive e-mail.

server permission

Server permission allows a program on your computer to "listen" for connection requests from other computers, in effect giving those computers the power to initiate communications with yours.This distinct from access permission, which allows a program to initiate a communications session with another computer.

Several common types of applications, such as chat programs, e-mail clients, and Internet Call Waiting programs, may need server permission to operate properly. Grant server permission only to programs you're sure you trust, and that require it in order to work.

If possible, avoid granting a program server permission for the Internet Zone. If you need to accept incoming connections from only a small number of machines, add those machines to the Trusted Zone, and then allow the program server permission for the Trusted Zone only.



mail server

The remote computer from which the e-mail program on your computer retreives e-mail messages sent to you.

The current version of Zone Alarm Pro is 3.0, but the free version, Zone Alarm, is still at version 2.6. I think the Pro version supports internet connection sharing, whereas the free version does not.

Mac is right, the free version never has supported conn sharing. Its an all the way on or all the way off kinda thing. The free version works just as well as pro but its not nearly as versatile.

ahh just get a SMC router :) has a built in DHCP, Printer server, and Firewall server

What's a good price for a SMC router?

You should use a router. I like the netgear ones. I have this one and it works like a charm. The firmware can be upgraded, so it's nice.

<a href="http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=4&yrp=12&zrp=55" target="_blank">http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=4&yrp=12&zrp=55</a>

Also, when you have her going through your PC it slows it down. I would go for a router. Plus, you get some added benifit, such as IP masking, etc...

I use a linksys router and I love it. It's a good NAT too so you don't get nailed by hackers all the time.

I'd say you shouldn't have to pay much more than $100 american for one with 1 port out but if you get the one with 4 ports then it might be more.

[quote]Originally posted by Thunderwind (Steven Henry):
<strong>What's a good price for a SMC router?</strong><hr></blockquote>

None wireless about $50 (4 port, acts like a switch not hub)

Wireless $169 (has 4 ports, acts like a switch)

both non wireless and wireless have a WAN and LAN uplinks. you hook your modem into the WAN and then hook up your other computers to the open ports on the router. I have an SMC wireless router no problems love. 4 people here at my work have the non wireless one works great for them they had no problems. SMC all the way.

<a href="http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?ProductID=286189&CatID=862&IID=857" target="_blank">http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?ProductID=286189&CatID=862&IID=857</a>

This one look great. Has built in modem, print server, 4 ports. Nice.

I may get this one.

[quote]Originally posted by Thunderwind (Steven Henry):
<strong><a href="http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?ProductID=286189&CatID=862&IID=857" target="_blank">http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?ProductID=286189&CatID=862&IID=857</a>

This one look great. Has built in modem, print server, 4 ports. Nice.

I may get this one.</strong><hr></blockquote>


thats the one :)

I have wireless version of this :) I know alot of people who are happy with this SMC router