Re: Firewall on DSL router - good enough?
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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?
>
>
> regards,
>
> davor
It depends a lot in what you are trying to achieve,
also depends on the router/dsl that you have, I always
prefer iptables as my firewall is more secure at my
point of view and you have more control over what
packets are goin in to your network or better you can
use the built in firewall and iptables.
Nevertheless as I mention it depends a lot in what
level of security you are trying to achieve.
Regards.
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