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PLtNmHeLiX
03-17-04, 10:34 AM
Hi. I have a siemens 2port router which I no longer need since the other comp is no longer in the house but I have a question. It doesn't have a built-in firewall, but am I still more safe if I connect through the router than without it and straight through teh cable modem?
KaHNZa
03-17-04, 11:05 AM
Actually the router by nature is a firewall. Thats what NAT does. So yes, you would be better off with the router. ;)
PLtNmHeLiX
03-17-04, 11:18 AM
That's what I thought. Thanks KaHNZa.
Mr.Guvernment
03-19-04, 11:49 AM
your only better off if NAT is actually enabled in the router and configured properly :)
{PMS}fishy
03-19-04, 10:31 PM
Originally posted by Mr.Guvernment
your only better off if NAT is actually enabled in the router and configured properly :)

Well if its routing, than its setup. For the most part.