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Custom Hosts File
What it does ...
The Hosts file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. This file is loaded into memory (cache) at startup, then Windows checks the Hosts file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the local machine. Another feature of the HOSTS file is its ability to block other applications from connecting to the Internet, providing the entry exists.

How To Install ZoneAlarm Personal Firewall
View detailed instructions on how to install ZoneAlarm. ZoneAlarm is free for personal use and can be downloaded by visiting our free firewalls page.

How To Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
From Support.Microsoft.com, - In Microsoft Windows XP, the TCP/IP stack is considered a core component of the operating system, and you cannot remove TCP/IP. Therefore, when you view the list of components for a network interface, you may notice that the Uninstall button is disabled when Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected. In extreme cases, the best solution for this issue may be to reinstall the Internet Protocol stack. But with the NetShell utility, you can reset the TCP/IP stack to restore it to its state that existed when the operating system was installed. This article describes how to use the NetShell utility for this purpose.

Setting up Wireless Security
From Linksys.com, with Linksys (WRT54G, BEFW11S4 or WAP11 v2.2).

Set Up A Small Network
From Support.Microsoft.com, how to set up a small network with Windows XP Home Edition.

Share Files through Windows XP's Internet Connection Firewall
From Annoyances.org.

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Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows XP-based Wireless Networks in the Small Office or Home Office
From Microsoft.com

Windows Internet Connection Firewall
By Microsoft.com learn how to use Windows Internet Connection Firewall.

What is a firewall?
A decription of what a firewall is and how to turn on the firewall built into Windows XP.

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