Vista's firewall

[husky86]

i've noticed that when i enable Vista's firewall, my cable internet
connection slows quite noticeably. It's really like a serious and continual
hiccup becomes a part of my browsing experience.

Disable the firewall and everything returns to normal.

Is this common?

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Nope, the firewall should not slow down the connection. Check carefully all
the settings.
Try to uncheck the IPv6 in the TCP/IP's properties,
http://www.ezlan.net/vista/TCPproperties.jpg
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[husky86]

Thanks Jack,

I've made the IPv6 changes and we'll see how it goes. So far I think I am
noticing an improvement in speed.