Re: Neither, buy a router.

From: Bob (iamaw@cox.net)
Date: 01/03/03 

From: "Bob" <iamaw@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 23:07:20 GMT

Hi Guys, I currently have a router and hub now, but I just saw this unit for
$118, or $99 if your looking for one with a 4-port switch. What do you
think about the level of security this would offer, over my current NAT
router for a home network? Would I still need a software firewall too?

Netgear FVS318 Cable / DSL Prosafe VPN Firewall Internet Gateway Router
w/8-Port Switch Retail

Want the utmost in network security? NETGEAR's FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall
provides business-class protection at a NAT router price. This completely
equipped, broadband-capable Virtual Private Network (VPN) firewall is a true
firewall and provides it all - Denial of Service (DoS) protection and
Intrusion Detection using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL access and
content filtering, logging, reporting, and real-time alerts. It initiates up
to 8 IPSec VPN tunnels simultaneously, reducing your operating costs and
maximizing the security of your network. With 8 auto-sensing, Auto UplinkT
switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253
users can access your broadband connection at the same time. Includes Web
page URL content filtering and 168-bit 3DES IPSec encryption capability.
Sends you e-mail notification of network activity - reporting and tracking
of hacker attempts - as well as real-time alerts. There's even a Kensington
Lock T slot on the unit for theft protection. And with free FreedomT
anti-virus and privacy protection software, the FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall
provides optimal value and defense against network security threats. Smart
Wizard connects to your ISP quickly; the easy-to-use Web-based configuration
screen and Install Assistant reduce setup time. Remote administration
capability makes connecting to multiple sites a breeze. Make a VPN
connection to other FVS318's or through client software*. Support for DHCP
(client and server) as well as PPPoE allows for easy, widespread deployment.
Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to prevent Denial of Service
(DoS) attacks (syn flood, ICMP flood, UDP flood, "ping of death", IP
spoofing, land attack, tear drop attack, IP address sweep attack, Win Nuke
attack). Intrusion Detection System (IDS) including logging, reporting and
e-mail alerts, address service and protocol), Web URL content filtering.

Bob

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