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Firewalls Etc
Name: nsrd_in Date: November 9, 2003 at 20:33:44 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: 933/128
Comment:
Hello all, Which Firewall do you recommend for Home use? I have a broadband connection shared via LAN(Sharing enabled) with a DHCP server.
Name: sonnysandiego Date: November 9, 2003 at 21:45:26 Pacific
Reply:
Do you mean hardware or software firewall? I use the Linksys BEFSX41 router/firewall and the Mcafee software firewall. If you get Linksys, download WallWatcher to look at the logs. Keep the firmware updated too.
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