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Router Firewall
Name: akkaron Date: March 25, 2002 at 01:54:09 Pacific
Comment:
I have a DLink Cable/Router with built in firewall.
Can somebody tell me how secure or unsecure these hardware FireWalls are.
Second, Do I need software firewall like norton to make big difference.
I assume there is nothing absolute secure when you are connected to the internet. But would a sofware firewall add a worth while security to the built-in firewall or not.
Name: danny Date: March 25, 2002 at 06:15:32 Pacific
Reply:
your Hardware firewall is enough secure... Software firewall are normally not secure as hardware appliance anyway.
Secondo, firewall will be as secure as your ability/knowledge to configure it correctly (95% of people doesnt!!)
If you are not tcp/ip expert and wan security manager, ask your isp to do it for you. It will be the best investment of your life.
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Response Number 2
Name: Ray Date: March 25, 2002 at 16:26:52 Pacific
Reply:
www.pcflank.com test it.
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Response Number 3
Name: afkaron Date: March 25, 2002 at 17:15:45 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks danny for the info. My ISP does not support such service and I have to configure it myself. I do not have the experience you mentioned. However, I would appreciate few steps and tips or a website on how to configure the Firewall in a router.
Thanks
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Response Number 4
Name: Tone Date: March 29, 2002 at 14:19:59 Pacific
Reply:
I agree with the above post. Hardware firewall is far better and more secure than software firewall.
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