Re: Zyxel p660r-elink Security - Adding a router?

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AllisLost join:2008-03-21	reply to AllisLost Re: Zyxel p660r-elink Security - Adding a router? Thank you skj, for pointing me in the right direction - and for the warm welcome; I've been taking advantage of these forums for a little while and am now glad to be participating... ...and thank YOU Dr.Olds for your time the info & links. But to be honest I'm still in the dark a bit. I understand that the Zp660-elink is technically a router and yet seems to lack the firewall security features I want/need (in like-minded forums the p660r-elink is often referred to as a "router" almost jokingly) or if it does, I'm not seeing them (after reading the above posted links). So I'll rephrase my question: Should I put one of these routers (w/firewall) between my Zyxel and PC to improve security? a) Yes, if configured properly this will help. b) No, there is no need to do this at all. c) You just don't get it - read the manual again. Please don't think me ungrateful, just still a little unclear. Thanks again, AIL
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Doctor Olds I Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me. Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 clubs:	said by AllisLost : ...and thank YOU Dr.Olds for your time the info & links. But to be honest I'm still in the dark a bit. I understand that the Zp660-elink is technically a router and yet seems to lack the firewall security features I want/need (in like-minded forums the p660r-elink is often referred to as a "router" almost jokingly) or if it does, I'm not seeing them (after reading the above posted links). So I'll rephrase my question: Should I put one of these routers (w/firewall) between my Zyxel and PC to improve security? a) Yes, if configured properly this will help. b) No, there is no need to do this at all. c) You just don't get it - read the manual again. Please don't think me ungrateful, just still a little unclear. Thanks again, AIL Since you already have the extra Router then you can certainly use it but retest your security now as it is. OK? There is a dedicated ZyXEL Networking Products Forum here at BBR you can read. Most of the EL supplied ZyXELs are discussed in the Earthlink DSL Forum though. A Router is a Router as they all translate IP addresses so that (in the case of your residential DSL) the single Public IP can be easily shared between multiple PCs on the LAN side (when you add a Multi-port 10/100 Switch) as Private IPs are being used on those LAN connected PCs. »Networking Forum FAQ »What is a router? »Networking Forum FAQ »What is the difference between a Hub, Switch, and Router »Networking Forum FAQ »How to link multiple routers »Networking Forum FAQ »How do I share my connection using a cable/dsl router? Will using two Routers truly make a difference in your Security?? Maybe, Maybe Not -- as the Router (or in your case Multiple Routers) are but one facet of Security and without layering your Security over the other facets, it leaves other vulnerabilities open. »Security »How to Secure (and Keep Secure) My (New) Computer(s): A Layered Approach: Regards, Doctor Olds -- What’s the point of owning a supercar if you can’t scare yourself stupid from time to time?
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