2007-03-09 10:47:34 · 4 answers · asked by .357 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
If you are using a DSL modem you do not have a built in hardware firewall. If you are using a DSL Router is should come with a firewall. Be sure the Routers firewall provides to way(incoming and outgoing) protection.
This Google page has much info on Hardware Firewalls.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Hardware+Firewalls&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
Software Firewalls: Zone Alarm and Comodo are two free and excellent firewalls. I do not use either of those firewalls. I have a Hardware and the Windows Firewall that protects me excellently.
My neighbor had Zone Alarm and constantly complained of download problems. About a month ago I suggested he try Comodo. He loves it.
Whichever Firewall you decide to use, set the Firewall to Stealth Mode. This prevents the Firewall from answering Pings.
2007-03-09 13:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of all the firewalls ive tried the best one seems to be zonealarm pro,and any router that is worth its salt will have a firewall built in.
2007-03-09 19:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by bill w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good router will have at least one if not two firewalls in it, its the way to go, i do like a software firewall also, as you have more control of what gos out. zone alarm or comdo are good. and free.
2007-03-09 20:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have really appreciated Norton Internet Security 2007. It is very unobtrusive, and gets high marks and good reviews for dependability. It doesn't pester me all the time.
2007-03-09 19:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by texaskelt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋