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[IT Help] Setting up a firewall at home

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by shastarocket, Dec 16, 2009.

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  1. shastarocket

    shastarocket Member

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    So, a couple of days ago I received an email from AT&T saying that my parent's IP address had been pegged by some folks at NBC downloading a torrent for Public Enemies.

    I asked my brothers and they admitted to the wrongdoing. Since this was a warning by AT&T (they said they won't release our contact info to NBC unless there is another infraction), I really wanted to ensure this will not happen again.

    I can't take my brothers' words for it, so I would really like to set up a firewall at home that will prevent access to download torrents and such. I have enough know-how to setup a home network, but am clueless in that department.

    Any ideas/suggestions for software?
     
  2. WoodlandsBoy

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    Wow didn't know they were monitoring Torrents. That sux.
     
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    tell your brother to start backing up and stop seeding.
     

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