[resolved] Recommended Settings - Stealth Mode

Lee_S
Lee_S
in Firewall

Hello,


I looked at the 'Recommended settings' post above.


Why is it recommended to have stealth mode off? Isn't stealth mode better for security?


Regards,


Lee.

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  • rootkit
    rootkit ✭✭✭

    Hello Lee :)


    By making the PC "invisible" in the network/internet, all devices won't be able to communicate with it. I am talking here about network printers, wireless printers, etc


    That's why we recommend users to make those settings in the firewall module.


    By the way, good question.


    Take care.

  • coolcool1227
    coolcool1227 ✭✭✭

    From the Help about Stealth Mode


    "Remote : Your computer cannot be detected from the Internet. Local network users can ping and detect your computer."


    Why Stealth Mode set to Remote is not recommended rather than to turn it OFF?

  • Lee_S
    Lee_S

    My computer is stand-alone and everything is connected locally, so I'll have stealth on.


    Thanks for answering my question.

  • rootkit
    rootkit ✭✭✭

    Hello :)


    You are most welcome!


    I declare this case resolved.


    Have a great weekend!

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