Re: Firewalls

From: NetEng (cclark_at_trailersaver.com)
Date: 08/02/03 

Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:16:02 -0500

This is not a firewall, it's a device that performs NAT which is a feature
of a firewall. I would suggest using a real firewall (PIX, WatchGuard, etc)
or using a software based firewall for additional protection.

"KC2KSZ" <bobdnj@sprintpcs.com> wrote in message
news:FbRWa.42676$Wd5.9198208@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net...
> I use a BEFSR41 as a firewall. Do I need a software firewall as well?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>
>

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