Router Netgear DG834GT and Outpost firewall?

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Hi, I'm sorry my inesperience.I know if a PC has a good router it doesn't need a firewall software.I go to Internet many hours every days and I'd like to know and I'musing Netgear DG834GT firewall:1) Is it sufficient to active firewall of Windows XP?2) If it is insufficient, could I use Outpost firewall with NetgearDG834GT router firewall?2) Do you have any experience with both?3) How much slow down the Internet surfing?4) If I will use Outpost, have I to configure the software or is itsconfiguration automatic?5) I use a very good antivirus, Avira Antivir too: is it important toget a firewal software too?thanks!Edit/Delete Message

geoar75 · Accepted Answer

Hi,I don't have any experience with Netgear DG834GT, but here's myopinion.Windows XP firewall is ok, but you shouldn't expect too much using it.It's just an addition to the main operating system, with basicfeatures. It's a lot better if you use a third-party hardware orsoftware-based firewall. In fact, you need a firewall if your networkor host is accessible from the outside.Firewalls generally do not slow down internet speed, but there areexceptions according to the way you use them.Good luck.Giorgos

Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers · Answer

Yes.[...]Firewalls and AV software address different attack vectors. You shoulduse a firewall if you have open ports on the external interface andcan't (or don't want to) close them by disabling the respectiveservices. That is entirely unrelated to using AV software.cu59cobalt

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