Hardware firewall recommendation...

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Sorry for the lengthy intro but I wanted to make sure I covered all the
bases. I run my custom software business from my home. When cable modem
service became available some years ago I signed up. From the first day of
cable modem service I've had my network behind a hardware firewall
(currently using a Linksys broadband router which has a built in
"firewall"). I've decided to consolidate all my web "services" that are
hosted on outside hosting services and host them on my own, in-house server.
I'm upgrading my internet connection from residential to business class (I'm
a Comcast customer). The main service that I need to make available is my
website. The other "services" are all functions of my main website
(helpdesk software and file uploading to a password controlled area).

My question is, do I need to look at a more expensive firewall appliance or
is my WRT54G adequate to protect my system from outside intrusion? I know
I'll need to open an additional port or two for the new server, I just want
to know if I need additional protection. Thanks in advance...

Robert
 
Re: Hardware firewall recommendation...

On Thu, 29 May 2008 14:04:09 -0700, "Bobby C"
<BobbyC@-REMOVE-dixoncreek.com> wrote:

>Sorry for the lengthy intro but I wanted to make sure I covered all the
>bases. I run my custom software business from my home. When cable modem
>service became available some years ago I signed up. From the first day of
>cable modem service I've had my network behind a hardware firewall
>(currently using a Linksys broadband router which has a built in
>"firewall"). I've decided to consolidate all my web "services" that are
>hosted on outside hosting services and host them on my own, in-house server.
>I'm upgrading my internet connection from residential to business class (I'm
>a Comcast customer). The main service that I need to make available is my
>website. The other "services" are all functions of my main website
>(helpdesk software and file uploading to a password controlled area).
>
>My question is, do I need to look at a more expensive firewall appliance or
>is my WRT54G adequate to protect my system from outside intrusion? I know
>I'll need to open an additional port or two for the new server, I just want
>to know if I need additional protection. Thanks in advance...
>
>Robert
>
A Cable/DSL router is not a true firewall. They do provide NAT, which
offers minimal protection, but don't confuse that with a true
FIREWALL.
 
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