kizzaaa Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I was curious wat type of firewall protection people here use. I use the firewall protection from my router and I dont use any software-based protection (Windows Firewall is also off). So..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwai lo Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Router firewall + Common Sense = :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code.Red Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Router Firewall, and Windows OneCare (Beta testing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+theblazingangel MVC Posted November 24, 2005 MVC Share Posted November 24, 2005 a hardware firewall (inc. those in routers) is not enough. you have no protection against outbound connections from malicious software on your computer. even the addition of anti-malware software is not as effective as it can only protect against known threats. a software firewall is absolutely essential. anti-malware software is a recommended addition. a hardware firewall is a useful device (especially for a corporation), however it should only be used in addition to a software firewall. i posted an explanation of this yesterday here. see post #12, and #19 in responce to #18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phemo Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I use a 'proper' business level firewall, a NetScreen 5GT ADSL Wireless in fact. ?600 of goodness for free thanks to work :)) I have it locked down fairly tight, even the outgoing policies so I don't bother with a software firewall either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwilmott Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I use a software firewall on all my devices, and a well config'ed hardware router / firewall / NAT all-in-one job... Seems to cope with all things I chuck at it, but Common Sense is still needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimm2 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I use both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeech Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 both here :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BAT Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Both software and hardware-based Firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Nope. No Firewall, No Antivirus, & No Anti-Spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold14 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 heh lol at nexus i bet thats the hacker talking :p well yea i use a hardware firewall and the defualt MS one aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivand Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Common sense here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stadsport Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Nope. Just an AVG which keeps quiet until I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 somtimes i use a hardware firewall but most of the time i've never needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 nah, dont need it, dont goto that many sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 just hardware for me. router does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Both software (Look 'n' Stop) and hardware-based (NTech) Firewall protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I don't use or need a firewall. Then again, I split my connection between two computers using a router, which I can imagine is a hardware firewall. Hmm, it is in DMZ mode, so again, I guess I'm not using a firewall of any kind. Can't be bothered with configuring ports for my multitude of games, P2P and torrent applications, DMZ is just easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borbus Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I use windows xp built in firewall and i'm behind a NAT. Those two plus common sense for a year or so has proven to be quite safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1cked-J Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I use a hardware firewall (Smoothwall) with content filtering and virus filtering for my kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kampioen Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 router but no firewall... dont feel the need :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensayshun Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Linux + router = :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Anyone who doesn't use either, or better yet, both will eventually experience pain :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Lamar Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Norton IS 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Anyone who doesn't use either, or better yet, both will eventually experience pain :no: 586855411[/snapback] Hardly. I don't want to bother with ZoneAlarm etc. CONSTANTLY annoying me with messages or a hardware firewall limiting access to my programs becasue of port blocking (and it takes a long time finding out what ports programs/games etc. use all the time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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