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Just got Eircom, Quick question...

  • 21-07-2005 4:36pm
    #1
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I just got Eircom broadband installed and was wondering if the Hardware firewall on the 'Netopia 3347WG' is enough? Or should i install a software one also??

    Thanks in Advane


Comments

  • #2
    PixelTrawler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,299 ✭✭✭PixelTrawler


    you could stick on sygate personal firewall - its free too


  • #3
    ricey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭ricey


    I never use the firewall on any of my modems
    i use nortons and never had any sort of problem.


  • #4
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Yeah i was using Norton, Its excellent, however my subscription is up soon and didnt really want to pay for another year.....


  • #5
    pizzahead77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭pizzahead77


    try Zone Alarm by ZoneLabs at www.zonelabs.com. They have a free version which I find very good.


  • #6
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    I've Sygate running now (Used it before) with no problems.....

    Was just wondering about the hardware firewall in the router and if it had and advantages/disadvantages over a software one...


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