Do you use a hardware firewall/NAT router?

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Do you use a hardware firewall/NAT router?

  1. Yes, Linksys router

    25.9%
  2. Yes, D-Link

    14.1%
  3. Yes, Netgear

    14.1%
  4. Yes, Other

    30.6%
  5. No, I just use a software firewall.

    16.5%
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  1. Alec

    Alec Registered Member

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    Yeah, I might do exactly like you suggest. :)

    But, I haven't really made too much use of some of the higher end features of the NetScreen like VPN and some of the more detailed firewall policy creation and logging. So, if these new wireless access points have a decent enough firewall implementation then I may just switch over to using it and then using the NetScreen somewhere else. I have been reading some reviews and the Belkin that I'm looking at is supposedly a true SPI firewall and not just simply NAT.

    To some extent I actually am trying to avoid the physical clutter with all of the cables and powerplugs that Jimbob mentioned. It becomes a real rats nest with the power strip, ADSL modem, firewall/router, and wireless access point all sitting there. But, I guess, once you set it up who cares, right?
     
  2. ^Ale

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    Netgear Wireless Router and ADSL Modem DG834G
     
  3. flinchlock

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    Sorry I haven't got back to you sooner. IPCop supports all the usually high and low speed "modems". I'm on dialup thru a Zoom modem. The NIC card in IPCop connects to my 8-port switch, that feeds about 1/2 dozen PCs, a Samba server, and a HP JetDirect card. The family uses a regular Web browser to connect/disconnect IPCop to the bad "RED" internet. If you are really interested, goto to the IPCop website and look around. If you want more real world info, just PM me. :D :D
     
  4. Trout

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    Linksys Wireless
     
  5. INTOXSICKATED

    INTOXSICKATED Registered Member

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    i think i'm the only one stupid enough to use a microsoft router. :(
     
  6. AJohn

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  7. `mishimasan`

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    Would people rate D-Link better than Netgear? I'm running a wired Netgear DG834. It's not so good TBH, but then again I haven't tried any other routers apart from the Cisco models - and realistically speaking they aren't for home use.

    Also, sorry to break the topic here, but I am concerned about wireless security. How is the authentication implemented and is there a high risk that someone could be logging into your home network from a couple of doors down the block?

    What is the maximum effect range for a wireless LAN?
     
  8. chrisretusn

    chrisretusn Registered Member

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    I use a ZyXEL Prestige 600 Router provided by my ISP.
     
  9. Clowny

    Clowny Registered Member

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    I still have my old trusty Linksys BEFSR41. One of these days I want to go wireless.
     
  10. Security Freak

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    in two months i think buy my Hardware Firewall,maybe wireless altough wired is more secure.
     
  11. Ren1

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    Wireless linksys
     
  12. iwod

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    I am always on a Network which means 99% of time i am behind a firewall
     
  13. Triple Helix

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  14. Security Freak

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    i buy my D-Link DI-604 1 hour ago,now i go to install my new baby.........D Link DI-604 .............. :D
     
  15. nadirah

    nadirah Registered Member

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    I use only a software firewall. I only have 1 computer in my house and I connect to the cable modem with ethernet 100 MBPS. Single connection only. No routers or anything else.
     
  16. YeOldeStonecat

    YeOldeStonecat Registered Member

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    Varies from time to time. Usually just hardware NAT. Lately, my Netopia gateway. But previously, Linksys, Netgear, Nexland ISB SOHO, for a while was all software only with ISA 2000 on my multi homed SBS server. Soon..hope to have the Linksys/Cisco RV082 router. Love that beast.

    Also may do ISA2004 when SP1 for SBS2K3 comes out.
     
  17. Trooper

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    Linksys. ;)
     
  18. akshay_k72

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    In my home I have a Dlink DSL-502T router which has NAT based hardware firewall.

    And at work I use Netgear DG834G wireless router which has both NAT and SPI based hardware firewalls.

    Cheers

    Akshay.
     
  19. Ardias

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    Linksys.
     
  20. The Hammer

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    I have the same one.
     
  21. ErikAlbert

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    I use no router, because routers always cost money.
    It's a pity that hardware has no freewares, while software has so many freewares.
    That's NOT logical !!! :mad:
     
  22. WSFuser

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    i only use outpost but im getting a netgear router/firewall soon so i can connect my spare computer and start folding some more.
     
  23. sweater

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    I am just content using software firewall coz there are no available freeware hardware firewalls yet... he, he, he. ... :D

    But I think as long as you have the latest software protections and updates, a hardware firewall is not needed. (of course if you are a business guy and too much concerned w security then probably you have to have one, but the downside is that it is expensive to upgrade, and for simple guy like me then software firewalls is just fine) ;) :)
     
  24. Atomic_Ed

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    SMC Barricade
     
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