Using a Router?

From: CB (server13_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 10/27/03 

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 19:25:41 GMT

I'm presently using a DSL modem that my ISP sent me (VisionNet E200ER), Zone
Alarm Pro, and I'm wondering: If my DSL ISP (Earthlink) will work correctly
with a router being added (I've e-mailed them asking this), would this one
be good enough for my personal use?
I have one PC at home and intend to use it only for my connection there. I
understand (pitifully little, I'm afraid) that a router will boost security
for my system. Price and usefulness restrict my choice here.

Linksys Instant BroadbandT EtherFast® Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port
Switch/VPN Endpoint
Product Highlights
  a.. Protects PCs from Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Land attacks, IP spoofing,
and other DoS (Denial of Service) attacks
  b.. Supports up to two IPSec Virtual Private Network (VPN) Tunnels
  c.. Supports URL Filtering and Time Filtering
  d.. Blocks Java, ActiveX, and Cookies
  e.. Easily configurable through a Web Browser from any networked PC
  f.. Administer and upgrade your router remotely over the internet
  g.. Supports traffic and event logging
  h.. Configurable as a DHCP Server on your Network
  i.. Administrators can block specific internal users' internet access with
filtering
  j.. Supports Universal Plug-and-Plug
  k.. Dedicated Port for DMZ
  l.. Dramatically speed up your network gaming and multimedia connections
The Linksys Instant BroadbandT EtherFast® Cable/DSL Firewall Router with
4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint is the ideal solution for connecting a small
group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100
Ethernet backbone. The Router can be configured to limit internal users'
Internet access based on URLs and/or time periods-URL filtering and time
filtering. For enhanced protection against intruders from the Internet, the
Router features an advanced Stateful Packet Inspection firewall. Use the
Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint to create IPSec
VPN tunnels, so you can securely connect to the corporate server from your
home office-or any location when you're on the road. The Router provides a
dedicated port for DMZ hosting and acts as the only externally recognized
Internet gateway on your local area network (LAN). With the performance and
security features of the Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN
Endpoint, your network will take advantage of the Internet while keeping its
data secure

Any constructive advice appreciated.

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