nwrickert
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Geneva, IL
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| reply to mudturtle74
Re: Keep using wireless router just for firewall feature?
Should I keep using the router for the purpose of the built-in firewall, ... In a word, yes.
I have a router at work which was purchased specifically for that purpose. It allows me to isolate computers from the Internet. Mostly it was used so that we could do a fresh install of the OS, then install all of the security patches, before putting directly on the internet. However, if you don't need the computer to be directly on the internet, then it is wise to continue to use the router as a firewall.
At home, I wouldn't consider doing it any other way.
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