Router Firewall
 

Can someone tell me would i be looking for trouble if i was to only use my router firewall rather than that and a soft firewall eg tiny or another ?.

Re: Router Firewall
 

You could possibly end up with a virus/ trojan or spyware transmitting through your router as it is inbound protection only. A software firewall allows you to monitor and control outbound traffic. If you keep your system clean and scan daily then the risk is minimal.

Re: Router Firewall
 

I believe most people on this site would recommend a software firewall, as well as the hardware version on your router. This thread should explain why.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ewall+security

Hardware firewall stops stuff from coming in - Software firewall helps stop your computer sending stuff out, that you may not want (trojans, etc).

hope this helps.

Re: Router Firewall
 

Cheers for replys it'll teach me for not searching posts ;)

Re: Router Firewall
 

You're welcome.

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Re: Router Firewall
 

Not used a software firwall since the days of Zonealarm... When it actually worked properly. That was about 3 years ago, never had a problem since relying on hardware firewalls.

Still, it doesn't help to have that extra layer of protection!

Re: Router Firewall
 

Yes always use a software firewall with a hardware firewall.