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should I get a router?
Name: gibby Date: November 10, 2006 at 12:22:49 Pacific OS: WinXP CPU/Ram: Intel/1G Product: MDG
Comment:
I have two computers and they both use the same modem. I don't have a switch or a router so if one of them is plugged into the internet, the other is not. This can be a pain and I'm considering getting either a switch or a router. One worry I have is that if one computer is prone to getting viruses, will getting a router or switch make the other more vulnerable?
Name: Sabertooth Date: November 10, 2006 at 13:17:05 Pacific
Reply:
Any computer that has access to the internet is prone to getting a virus - router or no router.
However, getting a router will make sharing one internet connection between more than one system easy for you inaddition to it acting as a hardware firewall.
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Response Number 2
Name: mattie Date: November 10, 2006 at 14:09:50 Pacific
Reply:
any windows computer connected to the internet is vulnerable.
however, your cable/dsl modem might have built-in NAT or firewall, if so a network hub will do.
if you post the model no of the modem, we may may dig up more info.
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Response Number 3
Name: sultan_emerr Date: November 10, 2006 at 16:32:37 Pacific
Reply:
Yes, get a router, and a UPS wouldn't hurt either.
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