Firewall needed behind router?

From: Peter in New Zealand (peterbalplug_at_xtra.co.nz)
Date: 06/09/05

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    I have three PCs on a LAN which is connected to the Internet via the
    modem/router unit. Is there any advantage in having a software firewall (in
    this case McAfee) on these machines, or would the router be sufficient
    protection? There's no requirement for inter-PC protection - just from the
    Internet. We just recently upgraded to broadband after a decade of dialup,
    so it is all a bit new to me. The tech told me the router is configured to
    prevent DOS and hacker attacks, and I understand a little of the theory, but
    not a lot, so I apologise if this is a silly question. Thank heaps for
    helping. 

    -- 
Peter in New Zealand. (Pull the plug out to reply.)
Collector of old cameras, tropical fish fancier, good coffee nutter, and 
compulsive computer fiddler.
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