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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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