RE: [PcTech] Linksys Router

[David Gibbs <dgibbs@xxxxxxx>]

> I have a Linksys router also and recently had to switch to 
> cable modem from DSL due to a recent move.  I also run the 
> Zone Alarm.  Since the switch I have been noticing the Zone 
> Alarm messages about denying some kind of TCP request (not 
> sure the exact message right now) that I did not experience 
> with the DSL line.  

The exact message is kind of key.  Is it an outgoing tcp connection or
incoming?  My guess is that it's an outgoing request.

Have you scanned for viruses?

> The question that I have is:  
> Could this be someone hacking into my router and then trying 
> to get to my PC's that are connected to it?

Doubtful, unless you've enabled remote administration of the router (bad
idea in any case).

The router should turn away any incoming connection request unless you've
setup port forwarding.

david