At home they're probably not, esp. if you have a NAT router (most of them are).

In a business, they're desireable because it can act both as a wall and as a gateway. Keeps bad guys out, lets good guys in.


----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Cosler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 5:45 PM
Subject: [CGUYS] External Firewalls


are they necessary? desirable?
recommendations?


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