Re: Do I need Norton firewall now I have an ADSL modem/hub/router/firewall?

From: Gordo (gordo20878_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/08/04 

Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:06:03 -0400

Alan F Cross wrote:
> Just ditched my USB ADSL modem in favour of the D-Link DSL-G604T WiFi
> ADSL modem/hub/router/firewall. Now want to add security to the now
> exposed networked 2nd PC and laptop.
> I have Systemworks (anti-virus, firewall, etc, etc) on 1 PC only, and
> am looking for a 3-user pack. I see Symantec do a 3-user Anti-Virus
> pack. Do I still need the Norton firewall on top of my hardware
> firewall, or does Norton Anti-Virus cover what's needed, in the
> presence of the hardware firewall?

Everyone connected to the Internet needs a software firewall.

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