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rikk0

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Paramount, CA
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Re: Should still use a software firewall with a router

Thanks for the info.


Anav
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Most routers only provide inbound firewall-like protection through their NAT features. They won't do anything to prevent a trojan or other malware from connecting out if it manages to make it on to your system. For that reason, it's a good idea to run software firewall to monitor outbound connections, even with a router.
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rikk0

join:2003-07-11
Paramount, CA

I have a D-Link DI-604 and I was wondering if I should use software firewall along with it. I have a McAfee and Norton firewall that I use to use before I got the router. Some once told me that the router should be sufficient so I just unstalled my software firewall. What do you guys think?
Thanks...
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