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I know that some switch/routers act as a firewall, to some extent. Do some
DSL hi-speed modems also do this?


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"RB" <> wrote in message
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> I know that some switch/routers act as a firewall, to some extent. Do
some
> DSL hi-speed modems also do this?

Nope. Although you do get combined modem/routers (which might be the source
of the confusion)

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On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 22:44:09 -0600, "RB" <>
wrote:

>I know that some switch/routers act as a firewall, to some extent. Do some
>DSL hi-speed modems also do this?

RB,

Some cable and ADSL modems contain NAT router and DHCP server
components integrated. They have a single LAN connection, so you
would then need a switch, to connect multiple computers, to get the
full benefit.

Cheers,

Chuck
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Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

"RB" <> wrote in message
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> I know that some switch/routers act as a firewall, to some extent. Do
some
> DSL hi-speed modems also do this?
>
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afaik, not unless its a combined router/modem

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In article <Mv4Mb.11685$>,
says...
> I know that some switch/routers act as a firewall, to some extent. Do some
> DSL hi-speed modems also do this?
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/2003
>
Why are you concerned about firewalls when your AVG is 4 updates old????
352 (yours is 34 was issued on 8 Jan.

If you're that keen on security, get what you have working properly
first.

}}} Why are you concerned about firewalls when your AVG is 4 updates
old????
352 (yours is 34 was issued on 8 Jan.

If you're that keen on security, get what you have working properly
first. {{{

Geeee----thanks for your concern. You're too good to me.

I have and use alternative a/vs. The modem firewall question was for a
friend. I have a switch/router, so know it gives some protection from
incoming. I also use Black Ice for the rest. Capice?


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In article <wJjMb.28104$>,
says...
> }}} Why are you concerned about firewalls when your AVG is 4 updates
> old????
> 352 (yours is 34 was issued on 8 Jan.
>
> If you're that keen on security, get what you have working properly
> first. {{{
>
> Geeee----thanks for your concern. You're too good to me.
>
> I have and use alternative a/vs. The modem firewall question was for a
> friend. I have a switch/router, so know it gives some protection from
> incoming. I also use Black Ice for the rest. Capice?
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/2003
>
>
Now I offered a friendly word to get what you or the friend have up to
date. You email sig says what you have and where you or the friend is.
Switches do nothing, routers can if set correctly. Where did you post
'It refers to a friend and posting from there'. One or others AVG is 4
out of step - but you didn't notice.

I'd have more faith in you if you could spell capicce.