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esorami
10-16-09, 09:44 PM
Can I count on my Belkin N Wireless Router for a firewall? Or do I need to add another one? I just removed Zone Alarm because it seems to make my cursor frantic and unusable.
chandler
10-17-09, 04:54 AM
Yes, your router is a firewall, and you won't need an additional one. You must have a Toshiba. My wife's cursor has a mind of its own sometimes.
Cemetery Law
10-17-09, 07:41 AM
I have a netgear router, does anyone know if this has a built in firewall? I also frequently download free anti-virus trials but nothing seems to speed my computer up, any advice?
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mikerios
10-17-09, 11:37 AM
if it is a router, then is has a firewall so you are covered
keep in mind some modems from some ISPs have built in firewalls or small 2 to 4 port routers built in, when you get their service, and you can turn them off and use your router for the routing and firewall services.
keep in mind some modems from some ISPs have built in firewalls or small 2 to 4 port routers built in, when you get their service, and you can turn them off and use your router for the routing and firewall services.
2x2
10-21-09, 01:32 PM
Can I count on my Belkin N Wireless Router for a firewall? Or do I need to add another one? I just removed Zone Alarm because it seems to make my cursor frantic and unusable.
I was told I didn't need a fire wall with my wireless laptop cause it is already running through a fire wall initially when the signal comes in
I was told I didn't need a fire wall with my wireless laptop cause it is already running through a fire wall initially when the signal comes in
chandler
10-21-09, 04:04 PM
2x2, if your signal is coming from a router, then you don't need to use another firewall, just to be clear.
ultrawasabi
10-21-09, 04:05 PM
Before you guys discuss if ones firewall is reliable or not.. First, you need to know WHAT IT IS..
It is simply a medium that prevents a connection to your PC via one of its virtual ports.
Windoes has a software firewall builtin, which you can disable
Practically all routers have a firewall, which you can also disable
Most cable / dsl box have a firewall; which you may or may not have access to configure.
How strong is the firewall depends on how difficult it is to go around that system (by corrupting it or overloading it by some other means)
But how many firewalls do you need?!? Unless somebody is intentionally trying to hack your computer to steal your mp3s, or that you're a godzillionare and keep your bank records on your desktop, I don't see the point.
What you should be more concerned about is having strong encryption (TKIP) on your wireless router instead. Because if somebody gets on it, they're practically on your network knocking on your pc; in another words, going thru the "winxp" backdoor instead of your heavily gated "firewalls" in the front. Of course, that is if you have cyber criminals as your neighbors. 99% of the cases are that they just want to use your internet connection instead.
It is simply a medium that prevents a connection to your PC via one of its virtual ports.
Windoes has a software firewall builtin, which you can disable
Practically all routers have a firewall, which you can also disable
Most cable / dsl box have a firewall; which you may or may not have access to configure.
How strong is the firewall depends on how difficult it is to go around that system (by corrupting it or overloading it by some other means)
But how many firewalls do you need?!? Unless somebody is intentionally trying to hack your computer to steal your mp3s, or that you're a godzillionare and keep your bank records on your desktop, I don't see the point.
What you should be more concerned about is having strong encryption (TKIP) on your wireless router instead. Because if somebody gets on it, they're practically on your network knocking on your pc; in another words, going thru the "winxp" backdoor instead of your heavily gated "firewalls" in the front. Of course, that is if you have cyber criminals as your neighbors. 99% of the cases are that they just want to use your internet connection instead.
2x2
10-21-09, 05:06 PM
2x2, if your signal is coming from a router, then you don't need to use another firewall, just to be clear.
yes my signal is coming from a wireless router thanks
yes my signal is coming from a wireless router thanks
2x2
10-21-09, 05:09 PM
Before you guys discuss if ones firewall is reliable or not.. First, you need to know WHAT IT IS..
It is simply a medium that prevents a connection to your PC via one of its virtual ports.
Windoes has a software firewall builtin, which you can disable
Practically all routers have a firewall, which you can also disable
Most cable / dsl box have a firewall; which you may or may not have access to configure.
How strong is the firewall depends on how difficult it is to go around that system (by corrupting it or overloading it by some other means)
But how many firewalls do you need?!? Unless somebody is intentionally trying to hack your computer to steal your mp3s, or that you're a godzillionare and keep your bank records on your desktop, I don't see the point.
What you should be more concerned about is having strong encryption (TKIP) on your wireless router instead. Because if somebody gets on it, they're practically on your network knocking on your pc; in another words, going thru the "winxp" backdoor instead of your heavily gated "firewalls" in the front. Of course, that is if you have cyber criminals as your neighbors. 99% of the cases are that they just want to use your internet connection instead.
I agree most just want to get on Internet via anothers connection
It is simply a medium that prevents a connection to your PC via one of its virtual ports.
Windoes has a software firewall builtin, which you can disable
Practically all routers have a firewall, which you can also disable
Most cable / dsl box have a firewall; which you may or may not have access to configure.
How strong is the firewall depends on how difficult it is to go around that system (by corrupting it or overloading it by some other means)
But how many firewalls do you need?!? Unless somebody is intentionally trying to hack your computer to steal your mp3s, or that you're a godzillionare and keep your bank records on your desktop, I don't see the point.
What you should be more concerned about is having strong encryption (TKIP) on your wireless router instead. Because if somebody gets on it, they're practically on your network knocking on your pc; in another words, going thru the "winxp" backdoor instead of your heavily gated "firewalls" in the front. Of course, that is if you have cyber criminals as your neighbors. 99% of the cases are that they just want to use your internet connection instead.
I agree most just want to get on Internet via anothers connection
Gunguy45
10-21-09, 05:42 PM
Anothers connection as in "a neighbor or roommate"? Not gonna get any help if thats the fact....