I know. The firewall on this 2-Wire seems pretty flexible. Besides, I never
suggested not using a software based firewall also. I only said that two
software based firewalls were liable to create a conflict. I use one of
each... the Norton Personal firewall and the hardware one with the modem.
Gene Stevens On MSN and Yahoo: guystevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Gene,
The problem with some hardware firewalls is that they cannot be updated. Generally, a hardware firewall in a router is fine. But, I've seen some DSL modems such as the ones supplied by MSN which won't allow voice chat or file transfers with MSN Messenger. Basically, they have non=-configurable firewalls.
Although I have a router, I also run separate software firewalls on each of my networked PC's. There are no conflicts. The only thing is if you have an esoteric program, you may need to write a rule for both the router's firewall and the software firewall.
Steve
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Stevens" <guystevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: 2 dsl questions
Not to mention the fact that two software based firewalls will often conflict with each other. If you are getting a DSL modem/router like the 2-Wire unit supplied by SBC there is a hardware firewall included.
Gene Stevens On MSN and Yahoo: guystevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Allen" <wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: 2 dsl questions
Hi Judith and list:
Agree with Gene here. If you already have Norton, you don't need another firewall. Doing this would be similar to using two bandades in the belief that one isn't enough.
Cheers,
Dave
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