[cobalt-users] Qube2, PPP, DSL and hackers

[ahobbs@xxxxxxx]

I have DSL from Bell Atlantic which uses dynamic PPP, 
not DHCP so I have been unable to connect Qube 2 as a 
firewall (since no one seems to know how to get Qube 2 
to ask for IP addresses on a PPP dynamic IP).  So... I 
have connected the DSL modem directly to my network 
switch (out of desperation!!).  I have also installed 
Zone Alarm (www.zonelabs.com) dynamic firewall on the 
two computers on the network to act as a software 
firewall.   QUESTION:  If I shut down my computers when 
I am not using them, or keep Zone Alarm active and keep 
the Qube II on and connected to the DSL modem, can a 
hacker get into the Qube II?   Thanks