Do I need a firewall if I use router?
Just got a wireless router/modem (thomson tg585 V7) I have always used look n stop firewall but since getting wireles router, look n stop has been playing up ( probably me not knowing how to set it up properl. now my question is can I get rid of look n stop and just use the firewall on the router.
regards
Re: Do I need a firewall if I use router
all routers come with hardware firewalls... no need for a software firewall
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You could just use the router firewall but I would (and do) use both, both have their own benefits and using both they complement each other.
Use windows firewall, it works fine.
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I prefer to have a software firewall too so that I can monitor outbound connections. It will alert you of any potential 'nasties' you may have downloaded accidently that are trying to connect the outside world.
I use comodo firewall free.
Re: Do I need a firewall if I use router
Errrr... glad you don't run my network...Originally Posted by MsDG
As ZX7R has said, you need a combination of both to properly secure your system.
"There's nothing worse than arguing with someone who knows what they're talking about...."
Re: Do I need a firewall if I use router
Router firewall and windows firewall is more than enough protection from the outside world... Just don't let the outside world get in by installing dodgy programs or activex controls....
Re: Do I need a firewall if I use router?
Use SW and HW
But log into your router and change the password as itll be default and easily found
Re: Do I need a firewall if I use router?
Thanks for all the advice, Will opt for both HW and SW. Still having issues with Look n Stop tho. Will have to try and sort it.
Regards
Moses
Re: Do I need a firewall if I use router?
Question is thou what software firewalls?
Need a good free one. Liked the sygate one but its failed me a few times . Any more recommendations?
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Comodo
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
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Yep another for comodo here, excellent for free.
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Windows Vista Firewall has never failed me yet! lol
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I had Comodo (on my Vista 64bit system) but it started causing issues. Before that I had Online Armour when I had XP, that was sweet but it wasn't compatible with Vista 64.
I'm now using Outpost Firewall which is not doing a bad job at all.
Online Armour - http://www.tallemu.com/product_overview.html
Outpost Firewall - http://free.agnitum.com/
As previously mentioned, a router firewall won't monitor outgoing connections so IMO you need both.
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trying the comodo one. so far so good. ill never do 64 bit again . the support i shat!! well Windows XP was.
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