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From: Tom In on 12 Jan 2008 12:23 Although I use only one computer. I would like to add a router for the firewall protection. Any specific suggestions? Thanks for the help.
From: Sebastian G. on 12 Jan 2008 12:54 Tom In Maine wrote: > Although I use only one computer. I would like to add a router for the > firewall protection. > > Any specific suggestions? Yes: reconsider this stupid idea
From: "Mr. Arnold" MR. on 12 Jan 2008 13:33 "Tom In Maine" wrote in message news:sltho35gbdvfs3irt8n53hflf44ebhese9(a)4ax.com... > Although I use only one computer. I would like to add a router for the > firewall protection. > > Any specific suggestions? > > Thanks for the help. Linksys, Netgear, or D-link -- a FW-router, and whatever you get make sure you get one that meets the specs in the link for *What does a FW do. Netgear makes an ICSA FW router, that will meet the specs. http://www.vicomsoft.com/knowledge/reference/firewalls1.html
From: Al Dykes on 12 Jan 2008 14:02 In article <sltho35gbdvfs3irt8n53hflf44ebhese9(a)4ax.com>, <Tom In Maine> wrote: >Although I use only one computer. I would like to add a router for the >firewall protection. > >Any specific suggestions? > >Thanks for the help. I agree. Any home broadband gateway that you can get on ebay or in the dumpster will work.
From: Ryan P. on 12 Jan 2008 14:10
Tom In Maine wrote: > Although I use only one computer. I would like to add a router for the > firewall protection. > > Any specific suggestions? .. .. I'll try to be a little more helpful than Sebastian. If you are just using this computer for normal home use (I.E, no Top Secret nuclear weapons documents, etc...), most of the routers you'll find at Best Buy will be fine. If you don't have a laptop (and don't plan on getting one soon), don't get a wireless router. This will HELP protect you from 95% of the random internet trash out there, like port scanners. If a LIVE person really decides they want to break into your network, a router won't be too tough to get through. You will still need to practice good security on your PC. For example, don't store sensitive iformation like account numbers or social security numbers on your hard drive. Archive them to a CD-ROM. Don't make a list of all your passwords to all the websites you go to and save it on your computer... print it out, or archive it to a CD-ROM. Sebastian will probably tell you that all you need to do is turn on Windows Firewall. You should do this, too, but adding a router between you and the Wild adds another layer of protection. Its like your car. If you lock the doors, most thieves will move on to a car that ISN'T locked. |