is a router firewall better than a software firewall?

[memot]

is a router firewall better than a software firewall?

[AllGamer]

Not really, it depends how you use it, and which Software/Hardware you use

at the Enterprise level that is.

but if you refer to the normal HOME users, then yeah, a Hardware router firewall is much simpler and easier than software

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[cat5e]

In general hardware Firewall is better than software. Being embedded in hardware and not tasking the computer itself provides better and faster operation.

However if you referring to the hardware Firewall in Entry Level Cable/DSL Router the story is more complicated.

Due to the way the technology is implemented it bocks only uninvited attempted to contact your computer; it also lacks the flexibility and richness of functions that good software Firewall employs.

More here.

Link: Basic Protection for Broadband Internet Installation. (http://www.ezlan.net/firewall.html)

Link: What is the Best Firewall? (http://www.ezlan.net/firewall_best.html)

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[euphoryk]

www.winroute.com


Can't go wrong. Hard for the average user, but something worth getting to know. A TCP/IP course might help clear some things up also.

[frnkzks]

Router has an added benefit... If you have cable/DSL, and your IP changes when you reboot, a router holds your IP for you. So you'll get the IP address back when you finish rebooting.