I have just installed Broadband and have a wired router, which has a "powerful firewall - giving 24/7 security". Is it advisable to also install one on my PC, or could this give conflicts by effectively having 2 firewalls operating at the same time. If the recommendation is yes, what firewall is best (preferably free)?
Geoff
Full Version: Router Has A Firewall, Do I Need Another?
Hello geoffo,
The router firewall is mainly to protect from unauthorised access to your computer or network however it is not 100% safe. If someone was to bypass the router firewall, they would then have complete access to any unprotected systems on the network.
While no security set up can offer complete protection, having a hardware firewall (router) and a software firewall can improve your protection.
I would advise using comodo firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
The router firewall is mainly to protect from unauthorised access to your computer or network however it is not 100% safe. If someone was to bypass the router firewall, they would then have complete access to any unprotected systems on the network.
While no security set up can offer complete protection, having a hardware firewall (router) and a software firewall can improve your protection.
I would advise using comodo firewall http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
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