Re: routers and firewalls

From: Martin (martin_nospam_at_btinternet.com)
Date: 10/28/04 

Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:52:34 +0000 (UTC)

Christo wrote:
> "Martin" <martin_nospam@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:clqngh$qdo$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>
>>Christo wrote:
>>
>>
>>>i know using routers to access the net with NAT is like having a firewall
>>>(hardware firewall)
>>>
>>>I am totally unfamiliar with it but if i did have a router lets say the
>>>latest linksys adsl router, would i need to have a software firewall on
>>>the terminal it was connected to? or would the NAT on the router do the
>>>job
>>>
>>
>>You might like to read the white paper on Watchguard's web site.
>>
>>Why a Real Firewall Provides the Best Network Protection
>>
>>Many small businesses mistakenly believe that low-end NAT devices with or
>>without stateful packet inspection (SPI) functionality provide the same
>>network protection as a true firewall. But these devices were not built
>>for security and leave networks open to attack. This paper explains how
>>NAT devices work, how firewalls are different, and why an integrated
>>firewall/VPN solution provides the best network protection for small
>>businesses, remote offices, and telecommuters.
>>
>>http://www.watchguard.com/infocenter/whitepapers.asp
>>
>>A router with NAT is not like having a firewall
>
>
> so with router that includes NAT i would still be wise to also run ZoneAlarm
> Pro

You'd be wise to run a firewall, not just NAT. Then it comes down to a
risk assessment as to what threats you're protecting against. I can't
help you here.

> this is soley for a home network of 3 PC's and a laptop
>
> i dont really want to go wireless, as its all wired in now with trunks etc
> and it would be a job taking it out, cosmetically it would involve re
> decorating a few rooms... no way

Wireless? Where did that come from?

If you have wired your house you have a great system. Wish my bird would
let me go and cable mine. I can just see a cabinet and patch panel
bolted to my living room wall :) I did in my last place which I shared
with another IT manager, we structure cabled the house and it worked
great lol Women don't like it for some reason :~

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