Re: Good router as firewall
From: Martin Brody (MBrody7@yahoo.com)Date: 04/23/02
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From: "Martin Brody" <MBrody7@yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 21:55:29 GMT
There are several Netgear models, which one do you recommend?
About $80-100 to spend. Remember, home user. It take it VPN is Virtual
Private Network. I don't think I'm running one of those.
Thank you.
"x y" <jamescagney90210@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> PS I like the Netgear as a cheapo firewall. If you absolutely need to use
> VPN, the next higher models of Netgear from $150 to $220 allow one IP
> address to be set up to use IPsec passthrough for VPN.
>
>
> "x y" <jamescagney90210@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > Netgear and Linksys 4-port routers are commonly used. Netgear's $100
> router
> > is a little better at blocking outbound connections and allowing port
> > filtering rules, but doesn't support IPsec passthrough, so you can't use
> VPN
> > from a PC behind it. Linksys does not do a good job of blocking
outbound
> > connections which is important.
> >
> > In either case, download free kiwi syslog software to enable logging of
> the
> > firewall logs, and free software from www.mynetwatchman.com to report
> > attempted hacking.
> >
> > The linksys is not exactly a true firewall and the Netgear is not a full
> > featured firewall, they're just affordable. Sofa S-box, Cisco 806 and
> > Netscreen 5XP are two other options for $500 or under, but check Ebay
for
> > cheaper prices on new and used ones. These may be more complex than you
> > want.
> >
> > you probably also may want a software firewall as well. Instead of
> Norton,
> > you could try Sygate which is free for home users, $30 for commercial
use.
> > Antivirus software that downloads updates automatically is also
> recommended,
> > I like Norton Antivirus. You could also try free file integrity checker
> > from www.gfi.com
> >
> >
> > "Martin Brody" <MBrody7@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:2I_w8.2982$fH5.4264974@kent.svc.tds.net...
> > > Just installed Norton Firewall 2002 for WinXP Home on DSL.
> > > Looking for a recomendation on a reasonably priced router for home use
> for
> > > just 2 PC's.
> > > Also, do they come with their own firewall?
> > >
> > > Thank you
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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