Re: Firewall on DSL router - good enough?
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:39:04 +1100
Davor_Balder/FOAMS/PACBRANDS/PACDUN@pacbrands.com.au wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have recently acquired a router/dsl modem with built-in firewall
> (according to manufacturers technical documentation) and am planning
> to use it with my Debian box.
>
> I have noticed there is a firewall built in as well as NAT and a few
> other bits and pieces.
>
> Google search revealed there are quite a few manufacturers that offer
> DSL modems/routers with firewall protocols built in.
>
> >From a practical point of view, how good are these and should I
> >consider
> rolling my own firewall?
Try going to www.grc.com and using the "Shields up" page to test your
firewall. If it doesn't find anything open, then you should be safe.
Though, it never hurts to have a firewall on your machine as well.
HTH,
Jacob
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