Firewall Protection For My Home Network

#1 eggway

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Posted 25 August 2007 - 07:57 AM

I have 2wire 2700GHV-2 which direct connect to the internet. i also have a DLink Dl-524 router which connect to the 2wire router. my
computer was than connected to the Dlink by LAN cable.Both my router have build-in firewall. which mean that my computer was behind DLink firewall, my Dlink was behind 2wire firewall. My computer is install with active virus shield by AOL.Am i well protected from hacker and network virus? Do i need a software firewall to protect my computer?

#2 acklan

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Posted 25 August 2007 - 11:57 AM

If I were you I would install a software firewall, but make sure you disable the Windows firewall first. Never run two software firewalls or two antivirus programs at the same time.

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#3 eggway

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Posted 26 August 2007 - 02:38 AM

what software firewall would be the best for me. i wan a software that is user-friendly, mean that i just need to install and forget about it, does not prompt for access. every rules will be set in auto. I oso wan a firewall that pass www.GRC.com shield up test.
it can be freeware or paid software.

i dont wan zonealarm, sygate, kerio.