> I am using a 4 port cable/DSL router (Linksys model BEFSR41 V.2)  which is
> going to act as my DHCP device. I have a static IP assigned from sprint. I
> am also using 10/100NIC's.
> The router uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections as the firewall. Do
I/should
> I use anything further for a firewall?

If you are sharing drives between the computers I am going to say yes. You
should use an additional firewall. I do not want to start the debate on
whether a firewall is a good thing or not. Because opinions on this issue
can be a hot point. There are many different types available out there which
are very good.


Brendhan Horne
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