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April 23rd, 2002, 04:02 PM
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I've heard that LinkSys is one of the best routers I can buy for hardware firewall protection...I use a cable modem to connect to the net and I do have Sygate Personal Firewall installed. Do I REALLY need to install a router for full protection or am I cool with the software only? If you recommend a router, what kind and why? Thanks in advance!
Mike
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April 23rd, 2002, 04:33 PM
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I wouldn't buy a router just for its firewall. If you have another computer you want to connect to the internet, then it makes sense. But the Sygate should be fine.
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April 23rd, 2002, 04:56 PM
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If you want a firewall/router the Linksys BEFSR41 is easy to setup.
Price on the net is $75.00. | 
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April 23rd, 2002, 06:02 PM
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I have Sygate Personal Firewall and the Linksys BEFSR41. I have my computer on DMZ, effectively disabling the hardware firewall, because I already have the software firewall. I know thier not the same, but Its a pain to remember all the port numbers to do everything with...So I have both yet disable the hardware one.
In otherwise, I also dont suggest you get the router unless you need to split the connection. The firewall should be a bonus and not a reason to buy it if you already have a software firewall IMO. | |
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April 23rd, 2002, 06:19 PM
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Martoch,
It all depends on how paranoid you are. If you get a router, it is usually to connect more than one system to the internet. But if you are going to the expence of buying one, why not get one that has NAT, and a firewall. Again alot depends on what you are doing with your system / network. Do you have your own web server, do you need access to an ftp server, or to "pcAnywhere" on your system etc. I'm the paranoid type. I have a Netgear Fr314 and Sygate. The Fr314 is a router / 4 port switch / firewall. You need to decide how much protection you need /want, vs. the applications you are running on your system.
IMO
bdj 
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April 23rd, 2002, 06:40 PM
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April 23rd, 2002, 09:14 PM
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| Quote: Originally posted by mad1
If you want a firewall/router the Linksys BEFSR41 is easy to setup.
Price on the net is $75.00. | ditto... plus the BESFR4.1 offers NAT. I've had mine about 1.5 years, no problems, set up real easy, firmware U/Gs are simple.
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April 23rd, 2002, 09:34 PM
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software protection has holes. along with hardware. if someone wanted to get your info bad enough im sure they can. there is alot of people on this board that runs both hardware and software at the same time
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