Re: suggestions for router/fw?

From: Duane Arnold (notme_at_notme.com)
Date: 05/01/05 

Date: Sun, 01 May 2005 07:00:32 GMT

EA <ea@someisp.invalid> wrote in news:Xns96491AC627085eid99@207.106.93.226:

> I have had dialup until now but I'll soon be getting DSL. I'm not
> familiar with routers or hardware firewals and I was wondering if
> anyone could give me some suggestions. I have 2 computers at home and
> I'd like to connect both to a router. Both computers have PFW. I'm
> also considering a hardware firewall. I don't want the 2 computers to
> share files, just to be able to access the internet. Neither computer
> runs any servers, no open ports, etc. I can spend up to $200-$300 (not
> including the modem). Any suggestions on how I can get the best
> protection for this setup with that budget?
>
> Also, if anyone could suggest a web site with info for people who are
> just beginning to learn about routers, etc., I would appreciate it.
>
> manuel
>
>

I think it can be applied even for a home setup learning about the FW
technologies.

http://www.more.net/technical/netserv/tcpip/firewalls/

Duane :)

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