Thanks for the reply, Thomas, but why would a firewall be needed for 
outbound messages? Feel like I'm losing something here... I and my brother 
are the only users and we're a little technically challenged. The router I 
have is a Linksys BEFSR41, 4 port. Do you know if this one would not suffice 
as a firewall for inbound messages. Thanks for your input ! Vern.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Mayer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Trend Micro firewall


> In general, routers act as a hardware firewall for inbound (only) 
> messages. Before relying on any router as a firewall, the specifications 
> for the individual router should be reviewed to verify the built in 
> firewall. If outbound messages are to be subjected to a firewall, another 
> firewall is needed.
>
> Tom
>
> Vernon Plumlee wrote:
>>    Is it true that a router acts as a hardware "firewall?" Wondered about 
>> this as my Trend Micro Antivirus is inhibiting Internet explorer from 
>> activating and thus I've had to turn off the Trend Micro Firewall. Also, 
>> in the process of installing Trend Micro I was asked to turn off the 
>> windows firewall. With both firewalls off I had heard that the router 
>> acts as a hardware firewall and I wanted to confirm this with the group. 
>> What say y'all ?? Thanks in advance for any input. Vern.
>>
>
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