Firewall and wireless question

Aug 12, 2005 1 Replies

Sorry if this seems simple but I am trying to be sure I understand security with my system.



I connect via cable and use a wireless router set up with WPA personal protection. I use ZA as my firewall.



My concern is protecting the data on my computer. If I understand correctly the protection on the router is to prevent someone from accessing the network. Does that prevent access of my computer as well?



Does the firewall prevent someone from accessing data on my computer?



Does wireless create a greater threat than simple having a wired connection?



If there is a good primer on this somewhere would appreciate being pointed in that direction.


I have a Watchguard Firebox Edge Wireless X5W and the nice thing about this unit is that it has two networks you can setup. I do not use wireless so mine is connected to the trusted network. All wireless clients are bridged to the optional network and have no access to the trusted network. So that way your trusted network is protected if your wireless connection is hacked. MAC address filtering is one thing I won't be without with a wireless appliance. Watchguard's wireless firewall's are about as secure as you are going to get when it comes to wireless.

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