05-16-2003, 02:28 PM | #1 |
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hi everyone. i'm getting a computer soon and i need help in understanding the two types of firewall and what particular brand do you recommend. right now i just use the PC at work so i want to get a home PC. i plan to surf the web and emails mostly. so what firewall (hardware and/or software) do you recommend? should i get a hardware firewall? i know nothing of this but have a prefered interest. any info on this type is appreciated. thanks a bunch for your time and help. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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05-16-2003, 02:31 PM | #2 |
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05-16-2003, 02:32 PM | #3 |
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I reccomend a hardware based firewall such as a Linksys router....I used nortons Internet firewall and the router...the router made it so that Norton didn't have anything useful to do [img]smile.gif[/img]
Another little neat thing about the hardware option...no CPU cycles lost to the firewall...so Games are unaffected....speed wise. [ 05-16-2003, 02:33 PM: Message edited by: MagiK ] |
05-16-2003, 02:46 PM | #4 |
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For Dialup, a software firewall will be sufficient. For broadband, you can get away with software but a hardware firewall is recommended since the computer is connected to the internet longer and software firewalls can be beaten given time. (So can hardware come to that, but it takes a lot longer and unless you attract attention most hackers will have better things to do)
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05-16-2003, 02:59 PM | #5 |
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hmmm ... hardware firewall sounds good. any specs i should look for when buying? remember that i know nothing of hardware firewall so any details is a great help. also how are they set up? would i need to update it often like with software firewall.
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05-16-2003, 04:25 PM | #6 |
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Linksys is the home network standard. I'm assuming you'll have a broadband connection, so you'll need one anyway. You can get Cisco if you want to spend a bundle ($400+ used). Computer installed firewalls are kind of a waste. Much better to simply disable the net interface when you're not using it or turn off the PC.
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05-16-2003, 07:55 PM | #7 |
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I use a Linksys BEFSX41 hardware router for my home/office network, along with Nortin Firewall loaded and running on every PC. You can't be too safe.
I'd look into a wireless router based upon 802.11g if I was buying new, but it depends on what your needs are. You'll also want to make sure that any router you buy is uPnP compatible for maximum compatibility with Microsoft.
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Be wary of how you set up any wireless router. Most people configure for DHCP. While this is easy for network set up, this gives a HUGE whole for anyone with a wireless ethernet card to access your supposedly private LAN. If you run a wireless router, I strongly suggest that you become familiar with MAC filtering/authentication and WEP encryption. You may not think you have anything worth stealing on your PC. But, if nothing else you have bandwidth - given away freely in your name. The default config for a LinkSys wireless router is totaly insecure.
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I realize I need to RTFM, and plan on doing that, but your comment hit me at just the right time [img]smile.gif[/img] TIA *B* |
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05-17-2003, 06:43 AM | #10 |
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I agree that a hardware solution is always best - but it tends to cost significantly more and is not always suitable (ie for a laptop on the move).
Maybe this will help! Firewall comparison chart |
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