Re: Firewall Hardware

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From: tandem (tandem_at_tandem.com)
Date: 12/09/04 

Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:57:34 +0200

Not clear what difference between NAT and firewalls. I need protect PC from
inbound connections use hardware which also have firewall features, for
1-port.

"Leythos" <void@nowhere.org> wrote in message
news:MPG.1c2222348cca7ba0989c24@news-server.columbus.rr.com...
> In article <uNm$4Df3EHA.1404@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>, tandem@tandem.com
> says...
>> I need Firewall Hardware(router) like Netgear, D-Link, Eusso, for one PC
>> only. Is there some 1-Port model router , not 4-port models?
>
> The typical Netgear, D-Link (don't know Eusso) are just NAT boxes, not
> firewalls.
>
> As for 1 port vs 4 port, it will not make any difference if you have
> only 1 PC and use the 4 port units, they don't have to use the other
> ports to work.
>
> Since you can get 4/8 port units everywhere, in stock in most places,
> look for a simple NAT box with 4 ports and install that.
>
> If you want a firewall, something small, get a WatchGuard SOHO unit.
>
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