hardware firewall secure?

townie · Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 47

Hello! I have router and I know that these devices are called hardware firewalls. I want to know how much my computer with this router is secured. I do not have a network; I have just connected my computer through router to cable modem. I have only one address in MAC address field in router settings.

ernie · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 196

Hello! It is true that routers are called also hardware firewalls. I think that is very wise thing that your computer goes to the internet through the router. I hope that you have closed all unneeded ports. Routers are pretty safe, but they are not enough for computer security. Besides router, you should install some personal firewall software.

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