(a bit OT) firewall in the router (was "Squeezebox2")

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    (a bit OT) firewall in the router (was "Squeezebox2")

    A true SPI (statefull packet inspection) firewall on most newer higher end
    routers would be far preferable to having to open up your router and then
    put a firewall on every one of your internal machines.

    The truly paranoid will of course do both.

    In my experience a good SPI firewall works very well and causes virtually no
    latency/impact on network connection speeds from devices behind the
    firewall/router.

    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: discuss-bounces (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com
    > [mailto:discuss-bounces (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com] On Behalf Of Ken Hokugo
    > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 9:51 AM
    > To: discuss (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com
    > Subject: [slim] (a bit OT) firewall in the router (was "Squeezebox2")
    >
    > Dean or anyone,
    >
    > Would the firewall feature in these routers (wireless or
    > wired) be good enough so that I can get rid of Zonealarm Pro
    > which contributes 10 to 15% more of CPU usage when playing
    > Slimserver? If I could get rid of the sw based firewall,
    > that would be great.
    >
    > I have never tried the firewall in my current wireless router
    > (D-Link) as when I tried it once, internet connection was
    > just totally shut down (I was too laze to explore as I have
    > Zonealarm already). Any tip to use this feature would be
    > much appreciated also.
    >
    > Thanks in advance.
    >
    > Ken
    >
    > From: dean blackketter <dean (AT) slimdevices (DOT) com>
    > Reply-To: Slim Devices Discussion <discuss (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com>
    > To: Slim Devices Discussion <discuss (AT) lists (DOT) slimdevices.com>
    > Subject: [slim] Squeezebox2
    > Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:57:26 -0800
    >
    >
    > On Mar 9, 2005, at 7:05 AM, Ken Hokugo wrote:
    > >PS: will somone point me to the "right" 802.11g wireless router? I
    > >have to get one first.
    > >

    > I've been really happy with my Belkin Pre-N router, the
    > improvement in range using the MIMO technology is impressive.
    > I was able to take down three access points scattered around
    > the house and replace it with one Belkin in the basement for
    > significantly improved range/performance.
    >
    > Not cheap ($129USD) but highly recommended.
    >
    >
    >
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