Firewalls

saintuksaintuk
edited June 2005 in Science & Tech
I'm using a DSL Router/Firewall (D-Link DSL504).

Do I still need to use a software firewall, as i've read on a few websites about
them being a bit redundant with a router firewall inplace.

I'm using XP Pro SP2, Nod32 2.5, Sygate firewall.

Any thoughts?

Comments

  • DexterDexter Vancouver, BC Canada
    edited June 2005
    Personally, I would not bother using the software firewall either computer. Your router has a good hardware built in that uses NAT routing to help protect against any direct intrusion attempts. It gives you all the protection you need. I have done several SOHO networks (small office / homes) and the hardware firewall is more than sufficient. Adding a software firewall just adds complications like this into the mix, and also adds another running processes to your systems, slowing them down slightly.

    My advice is just use the hardware firewall, that is what it is designed for.

    Dexter...
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