IIS with localhost

Hi,
If I start using IIS service on my machine, would my machine be exposed to
intruders from the outside world? would that be a good idea to disconnect
the cable modem everytime I start the server?

I want to test my app locally and safely within my own "virtual" network but
don't want to disconnect and re-connect the network everytime I do so...

Thanks
Jack

Re: IIS with localhost

How to segregate my machine from the internet while not disconnecting my
cable modem?

Thanks
Jack

Re: IIS with localhost

its called a firewall.

"Jack" wrote in message
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> How to segregate my machine from the internet while not disconnecting my
> cable modem?
>
> Thanks
> Jack
>