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Originally Posted by rfaust6024
As long as your talking about routers, someone suggested as an added security wall, even though I have no server, just a few (total of 3 macs & 3 regular pc's), I should add a router. Isn't a router just a dumb box which lets data through, and no firewalls or security sniffers? Presently I have a AT&T wireless DSL, but do plan on switching over to Comcast Cable Modem.
Thanks,
Robert Faust
Redwood City, CA
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The "dumb box" would be a switch normally. A router can create a DMZ for you and handle the routing between the private and your public side.
On a normal "business type" network you have your external firewall, that connects to the router, that in turn connects to the switch. Your devices are connected to the switch.
In the Comcast example they will give you a "modem" after that you should install your router/firewall/wireless device behind that.