At 11:01 PM 5/2/2002 -0600, you wrote: >Can someone point me to some info on how/why this router setup works as a >firewall? I tried searching the FAQ using "firewall", "router" and >"security" but no joy. > >dw
These days, most routers give you explicit control over what ports are open/closed and where they go to. Out of the box, all ports are closed to incoming traffic, and the NAT setup only handles connections initiated from the computer itself (this is simplifying it a bit, but it's valid). Because of this, it adds a lot of security because the ports are closed. Also, I personally like Linksys stuff, and haven't had a bit of trouble with them. YMMV Scott Holder -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
