Just got Eircom, Quick question...

Pacifico · 2005-07-21 15:36:54

Hi, I just got Eircom broadband installed and was wondering if the Hardware firewall on the 'Netopia 3347WG' is enough? Or should i install a software one also?? Thanks in Advane

21-07-2005 03:36PM

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Pacifico

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Hi, I just got Eircom broadband installed and was wondering if the Hardware firewall on the 'Netopia 3347WG' is enough? Or should i install a software one also??

Thanks in Advane

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#2 21-07-2005 05:37PM

PixelTrawler

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you could stick on sygate personal firewall - its free too

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#3 21-07-2005 05:41PM

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I never use the firewall on any of my modems
i use nortons and never had any sort of problem.

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#4 21-07-2005 05:50PM

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Yeah i was using Norton, Its excellent, however my subscription is up soon and didnt really want to pay for another year.....

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#5 21-07-2005 06:54PM

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try Zone Alarm by ZoneLabs at www.zonelabs.com. They have a free version which I find very good.

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#6 21-07-2005 06:56PM

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I've Sygate running now (Used it before) with no problems.....

Was just wondering about the hardware firewall in the router and if it had and advantages/disadvantages over a software one...

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