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So wait.. if you have a router then you don't need a firewall? I have a Linksys router. My computer is connected via ethernet to the router. No need

Posted by James Bond (aka Igor) (aka Igor) Feb 6 '09, 11:55

for firewall? Really?

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If you've got Windows then you should still turn the built-in Windows Firewall on, but that should be all you need. -- nm - Ender Feb 6, 12:00
I don't agree with that. A router will 'hide' your computer behind a NAT - decline Feb 6, 11:58 2
- A NAT router has an external facing exposure of only the router. Sure, it won't tell you what's attacking you, but who cares? - oblique, eighth best slackertalker Feb 6, 12:00 1
  - I should say, a traditional firewall only deals with inbound traffic. But there is a definite need for outbound firewalls -- nm - oblique, eighth best slackertalker Feb 6, 12:02
a router is effectively a firewall. - Reagen Feb 6, 11:56
Your router is a firewall. You may still *want* a firewall, especially one like ZoneAlarm that warns you when programs on your PC are trying to - oblique, eighth best slackertalker Feb 6, 11:56

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