routers and firewalls?

Hello all,
I'm running a D-Link DI-524 router on my Win98SE computer connected via a
D-Link DWL-G120 wireless adapter to my Win XP home computer. It all works
well with only a few glitches when I first hooked it up, but I have resolved
most of the issues. I have read various articles stating that a router puts
up a firewall and I don't need separate firewall programs installed on both
computers. A friend of mine got his home computer hacked into and he has a
laptop with wifi, but I don't know if he was using any kind of firewall
program. We both are connected to the internet via separate cable isp's.
I'm wondering if I should install firewall software programs on both my
computers to ensure I don't get hacked, or whether the router is good enough
to keep them out. I tested my computers on the "Shields Up" web page and
they tested good with the exception of "ping", which went through on both
computers. Does anyone know where I can go to get information on routers
and firewalls, or whether a firewall program is actually needed with a
router? Thanks

dc


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"Dennis" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
> I'm running a D-Link DI-524 router on my Win98SE computer connected via a
> D-Link DWL-G120 wireless adapter to my Win XP home computer. It all works
> well with only a few glitches when I first hooked it up, but I have
resolved
> most of the issues. I have read various articles stating that a router
puts
> up a firewall and I don't need separate firewall programs installed on
both
> computers.

Yes, a router IS a firewall.


>A friend of mine got his home computer hacked into and he has a
> laptop with wifi, but I don't know if he was using any kind of firewall
> program.

Most folks use no encription and are EASY targets for hackers. ALWAYS use
128 bit encription.


>We both are connected to the internet via separate cable isp's.
> I'm wondering if I should install firewall software programs on both my
> computers to ensure I don't get hacked, or whether the router is good
enough
> to keep them out.

The router is just fine.


>I tested my computers on the "Shields Up" web page and
> they tested good with the exception of "ping", which went through on both
> computers.

www.Grc.com is where we test all our client's firewalls and connections.
Just ensure your ports are closed.


>Does anyone know where I can go to get information on routers
> and firewalls, or whether a firewall program is actually needed with a
> router?

I usually google for various phrases to get information. Try this
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

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Thanks Larry, your information calmed some of my fears about being hacked.
I checked my system again with 2 different web sites, and the results were
good. A secure system.
Dennis ~¿Ö

"Larry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Dennis" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello all,
> > I'm running a D-Link DI-524 router on my Win98SE computer connected via
a
> > D-Link DWL-G120 wireless adapter to my Win XP home computer. It all
works
> > well with only a few glitches when I first hooked it up, but I have
> resolved
> > most of the issues. I have read various articles stating that a router
> puts
> > up a firewall and I don't need separate firewall programs installed on
> both
> > computers.
>
> Yes, a router IS a firewall.
>
>
> >A friend of mine got his home computer hacked into and he has a
> > laptop with wifi, but I don't know if he was using any kind of firewall
> > program.
>
> Most folks use no encription and are EASY targets for hackers. ALWAYS use
> 128 bit encription.
>
>
> >We both are connected to the internet via separate cable isp's.
> > I'm wondering if I should install firewall software programs on both my
> > computers to ensure I don't get hacked, or whether the router is good
> enough
> > to keep them out.
>
> The router is just fine.
>
>
> >I tested my computers on the "Shields Up" web page and
> > they tested good with the exception of "ping", which went through on
both
> > computers.
>
> www.Grc.com is where we test all our client's firewalls and connections.
> Just ensure your ports are closed.
>
>
> >Does anyone know where I can go to get information on routers
> > and firewalls, or whether a firewall program is actually needed with a
> > router?
>
> I usually google for various phrases to get information. Try this
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
>
> (¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)
>
>


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"Dennis" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Thanks Larry, your information calmed some of my fears about being hacked.
> I checked my system again with 2 different web sites, and the results were
> good. A secure system.
> Dennis ~¿Ö

That's great. Now just be sure to keep your A/V and SpyBot up to date.

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