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To: theniteowl who wrote (27387)	6/2/2002 10:32:49 AM
From: c.horn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110655

Does it happen when you shut off ZA? Your modem should not lose connection even if ZA is blocking.

To: theniteowl who wrote (27387)	6/2/2002 11:54:14 AM
From: mr.mark	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110655

"Are there certain settings in ZoneAlarm that should be adjusted?" here is a list of recommended basic settings, and a link to the 7-page zdnet article from which they came.... ****************************** Recommended Basic Settings By David Raikow, ZDNet Reviews & Solutions September 7, 2000 To recap, these are the recommended settings for ZoneAlarm: Alerts Panel Log alerts to text file? Yes Show the alert popup window? Yes Lock Panel Automatic Lock: Enable Engage Internet lock after: 10 minutes Allow "Pass Lock"? if necessary for email client Security Panel Internet Zone: High Security Local Zone: High Security Internet Servers Blocked? Yes, unless server software is needed (see below) Local Servers Blocked? Yes, unless server software is needed (see below) MailSafe enabled? Yes Programs Panel Allow without asking: e-mail clients, Web browsers, non-ICQ instant messaging apps Allow after asking: media players, FTP clients, ICQ clients, and other applications normally allowed network access Disallow: applications not expected to have network access; any unknown software Pass Lock enabled: if necessary, e-mail clients; Web browsers and/or FTP clients should be given temporary pass lock status for long downloads Allow Server: none; if absolutely necessary, server applications should be assigned "allow after asking" status and given temporary server privileges when launched Configure Panel On top during Internet activity? No Load ZoneAlarm at startup? Yes Check for updates automatically? Yes zdnet.com ******************************** fwiw, my own settings differ from the above in two areas. first, in the lock panel, i do not enable automatic lock. even having this disabled still allows for one-click lock down of all inbound and outbound internet traffic if so desired. second, in the configure panel, i say no to check for updates automatically. hope this helps :)