I'm trying to secure my router as best I can from the Internet. One of the tools I use is the ShieldsUp! service at https://grc.com. The web site warns me that although all my service ports are not responding to any connection attempts (stealth), my IP address is responding to pings. I use a Hitron Coda56 to connect to my cable service. The BT8 either allows or blocks pings based on how it is connected to the Internet.
-I've turned off pings from the WAN on the BT8.
-The connection between the Coda56 and the other tested devices is via an ethernet cord.
-I've tested the issue with my PC connected to the BT8 either wired or wireless.
I spent the end of last week walking between the Lutherville LR stop and a dealership dropping off and picking up my car for service. I walked mainly because 1) I needed the exercise, 2) the bus that I would have waited for didn't have frequent service at the time I went, and 3) the stops were spread out such that it added a bit more inconvenience to getting to my destination. (There was a stop in front of the dealership a number of years ago, then the MTA wa
I'm thinking about looping around some of the BWI trail with my e-bike this weekend. How's the parking at the observation site during the long national holiday weekends there? Is it jammed? If so, are there better places to park? (I am aware of the nearby Burger King, AMTRAK, and BWI Business Park lots. I've never parked there, just drove or rode by.)