What is a "firewall rule group"? When recently trying to install an MP3 player on my laptop, I was met with an error message that read "Operation Create Wireless Firewall Rule Group has failed," followed by Microsoft error code 0X80070057. I've searched around but haven't found much info on "rule groups." What is a firewall rule group, and is my wireless router somehow interrupting my hardware installation? Thanks!
posted by jackypaper on Oct 19, 2009 - 1 answer

Help this desktop power user protect his new laptop from evil internet demons while using public Wifi hotspots. [more inside]
posted by chrominance on Oct 27, 2006 - 18 answers

Why can I not VPN in consistently to work? [more inside]
posted by criticman on Sep 15, 2006 - 7 answers

I want "half" of a captive portal. Basically, I want something that would take any http requests and return a sign webpage. I don't need any authentication or routing to take place. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by MiG on Sep 8, 2006 - 6 answers

I need to set up a wireless network at home. Here are my parameters: I have one business computer (the main desktop) that is plugged into the cable modem and has many firewalls and will not be on the wireless network. I want to have a reasonably secure but easy to use wireless router (with good range) that will work for both pc's and mac's hooked up to the cable modem. What is the best router to use and will I run into trouble with the desktop/firewalls? I've set up a network with an airport before and it was very easy. I'm looking for the same experience. thanks!
posted by cg2 on Aug 15, 2006 - 7 answers

Home PC WAN-filter: Setting up a home broadband network with a cable modem, PC, & Linksys WRT54G... [more inside]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson on Sep 27, 2005 - 13 answers

Is additional firewall protection necessary or advisable if one accesses the internet via a wireless router that ostensibly contains a firewall? (More clueless noobery within...) [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison on Feb 7, 2005 - 20 answers

Wireless Network Security: I'd like to know more about keeping my info safe on OS X. [MI] [more inside]
posted by fionab on Oct 25, 2004 - 6 answers