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[almost-pro]

What is the point in running a software firewall such as Zone Alarm behind a hardware firewall such as a router? I see no point in this. Only reason I am asking is because I was having a debate with a friend of mine who uses broad band. He has a Linksys router w/ firewall but still uses Zone Alarm on his computer. Seems useless considering my default most tcp/udp ports will automatically be blocked by rhe router.

 

[JuicePimp]

Most people think the router firewall works by plugging the thing in. They never block any ports or really set it up at all. Lots of fun.

 

[almost-pro]

personally i'd rather buy a cisco 2600 series and control everything myself w/ access lists.

 

[audiophyle]

linksys has tons of known vulnerabilities, so does zone alarm. Cisco is the way to go but damn they're expensive.