Re: Misconceptions ... > True routers route traffic much like the old railroad turntables ...Firewalls implement security policies or rules ... > handled by anti-virus programs, which should be on the ... > A NIDS is just that. ... (comp.security.firewalls)
Re: Misconceptions ... >> NAT can be implemented on many routers, but only on stub network (the ... usually a private/office network) routers. ... >> Routers are NOT firewalls.... >> A NIDS is just that. ... (comp.security.firewalls)
Re: Do I really need firewall? A newbies question ... their own firewalls and you have the major ports blocked for the IPs ... you have assigned to your computers why would there be a reason to put ... router firewalls (on routers that I can afford lol) because it can lead ... I think this leads back to the age-old debate of which is better - ... (comp.security.firewalls)
Re: Telnet over WAN latency troubleshooting ... > LAN interface of the modem.... Maybe there's a way to get to the CLI...documentation for that modem. ... the Zyxel firmware (netgear routers were manufactured by Zyxel), ... (comp.os.vms)
Re: They can break ZoneAlarm easily ! ... made for your average Joe ZA should not only block this by default (which I ...intuitive documentation is all part of the whole picture. ... LAN but had to open the port in both trusted and internet zones in order to ... time(this seems to a problem with a lot of personal firewalls however). ... (comp.security.firewalls)
