Re: Linksys Wireless Router versus Software Firewall? Need some opinions.
From: optikl (optikl_at_invalid.net)
Date: 10/22/04
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Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 01:02:23 GMT
Patty Amas wrote:
> Been running Sygate Professional (registered) firewall for some time.
> Am behind a cable modem. Works okay.
>
> Since this is an older PC (PIII 800), winder if I could get rid of the
> Sygate software firewall and use a Linksys Wireless Router (without
> the Wireless enabled) in order to have the same functionality as the
> Sygate firewall (would be same as a Zonealarm product).
A Linksys Route will not give you the *same* functionality as a personal
desktop firewall. It will give you NAT and, depending on the
product/version, it may give you SPI.
>
>
>
> I guess both may be the way to go and I guess I could try going to
> grc.com and running some tests with various combinations to see the
> difference of Linksys hardware only, Sygate software only, nothing at
> all, and combo of Linsys HW and Sygate sw.
The GRC site is going to scan for open ports and most likely you'll get
the same results for both the router (because of NAT) and the PFW
(because of packet filtering). What you get with a PFW you don't get
with a router is Program Control.
> Thanks much.
You're most welcome.
>
> Sincerely
> Patty
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