Hardware Vs Software Firewall Router

[mr. nails]

i haven't had much luck in software firewalls so i figured i would try out the hardware. which is better? maybe they are both about the same? lol, 'cept the hardware one imma have to pay for. i'm kinda looking for a manufacturer that has updated firmware if needed and a decent router for thru traffic while downloading large files. while that working i would also like for it to have onboard firewall. that's good? idk. i'm just trying to knock out 2 birds with a single stone, ya know?

i'm cum across this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124007). it's a good one? d-link is better? need some help here plz.

i'll be going to frys tomarrow for some window shopping and if i can't find what i need i'll just order online. depending on if best buy has anything to offer, but prob not seeing how "Your Best Buys Are Always At Frys!"

[Mïcrösöül°V³]

hmm, well I would think that a hardware one would be better no? Since it is standalone and would only do the job its meant to do. I use a junksys firewall router, and it seems fine except its a linksys, and they are junk. If you had money, I would buy a netscreen router by juniper. Ebay has them. New they cost about 400-500 bucks.

But I really dont know which would be the best cuz I have only ever used a hardware firewall.

[mr. nails]

If you had money, I would buy a netscreen router by juniper. Ebay has them. New they cost about 400-500 bucks.

i have the money and money isn't an issue, but i can't see myself spending $500 on a router. i was thinking of $100 tops.

[Virtualbody1234]

If you're considering the router in the first post then look at this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124010

It adds wireless capability and has a lower price. (Wireless can be disabled).



Hardware firewall is a great way to protect your network from outside attack.
But remember that you may still want a software firewall too.
A software firewall can be set up to block undesired outgoing communications.

[mr. nails]

If you're considering the router in the first post then look at this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124010

It adds wireless capability and has a lower price. (Wireless can be disabled).



Hardware firewall is a great way to protect your network from outside attack.
But remember that you may still want a software firewall too.
A software firewall can be set up to block undesired outgoing communications.

yeah, $20 cheaper that one. haven't read up on it yet, but u said wireless can be disabled. i'll be disabling that then. all routers have built in firewalls? the one in the first post specifies it has a built in firewall and that one u posted did not, but then again it says norton @ the top of the box so... any ideas why that one u posted is $20 cheaper. it has wireless. i figured that means it would cost more. no?

[Virtualbody1234]

I think the reason for the lower price is that they sell a lot more of that model. :unsure:

[mr. nails]

ok, cool. i went with the LINKSYS WRT54G IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Broadband Router Ver. 6 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124010). took 30 mins to config and it's working now. worked be4, but had to do a firmware update and some port forwarding.

lol, now i have a:

1. Hardware Firewall - LINKSYS WRT54G IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Broadband Router Ver. 6

2a. Software Firewall1 - WinXP SP2 32bit: Comodo Firewall 2.4.18.184

2b. Software Firewall2 - Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64bit - Windows Firewall

3a. Anti-Virus1 - WinXP SP2 32bit: AVG Free Edition 7.5.441

3b. Anti-Virus2 - Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64bit: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0.2.614

4a. Anti-Spyware - WinXP SP2 32bit: Windows Defender 1.15.2321.2

4b. Anti-Spyware - Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64bit: Windows Defender 1.15.2240.5

5a. IP Blocker - WinXP SP2 32bit: PeerGuardian 2.0 Beta 6c

5b. IP Blocker - Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64bit: awaiting RC1


unstoppable? or just plain dumb and possibly overkill?

[kklord]

I think thats okay. It might be overkill but as long as you dont have multiple firewalls and/or multipleantivirus software running at the same time you should be okay.

[Virtualbody1234]

2b. Software Firewall2 - Windows Ultimate Edition 64bit - Windows Firewall

Does that one let you control outgoing communication?



I also assume that is Vista. :unsure:

[mr. nails]

2b. Software Firewall2 - Windows Ultimate Edition 64bit - Windows Firewall

Does that one let you control outgoing communication?



I also assume that is Vista. :unsure:

yeah, i meant vista. missed that somehow and yes it controls incoming/outgoing traffic. i mite use a 3rd party firewall, but there are none that support vista atm that i'm aware of.

[Virtualbody1234]

Try Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0.2.614

I know it works on Vista 32bit but I haven't tried it on 64bit yet.

[mr. nails]

Try Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0.2.614

I know it works on Vista 32bit but I haven't tried it on 64bit yet.

someone on here just recently gave me the key to kaspersky anti-virus for my vista. speaking of which.. the key only lasts for one year. then what? uninstall/reinstall and it works again? or i have to get a new key?

if u wanna pm the key for kis vista i'll gladly take it and put it to some good use. if not, thx for the heads up anyway.

[mr. nails]

this router i just purchased was really easy to configure and is working great! it's just to bad i bought the neutered version of it. i got version 6. last good model was version 4. with everything after 4 it cums with 1/2 the flash and ram. gay.