Question

Charles Manson · 07-02-2006, 05:05 PM

I just bought a new wireless router, thus rendering my old one useless. So I was thinking instead of chucking it, would there be any benefit to hooking it up as another filter between by comps and the interent. I was thinking this:

Cable modem-->old router--->new router--->comp1/comp2

Would that serve as a further deterent for a would-be cocksucker or just be a waste and slow down my connection speed?

Your thoughts would be appreciated!

Mad · 07-02-2006, 05:29 PM

Why don't you get a hardware firewall device to put in between your modem and router like most paranoid people do?

Charles Manson · 07-02-2006, 05:42 PM

because a hardware firewall isn't free and sitting right on my desk near the trash can

Mad · 07-02-2006, 05:44 PM

Stop being a Jew about it.

Charles Manson · 07-02-2006, 05:45 PM

The conclusions you reach raise suspicions regarding your sanity.

Mad · 07-02-2006, 05:55 PM

You're just realizing that now.

GonzoStyle · 07-02-2006, 07:30 PM

I never understood the point of a router, what does it actually do?

Charles Manson · 07-02-2006, 08:27 PM

that's what I'm sayin

Mad · 07-02-2006, 08:55 PM

A router is a network device that enables you to share files, print services or Internet connection with other devices (PC, laptop, XBox, PS2...) hooked up to the router.

Fucking n00bs.

HedCold · 07-02-2006, 09:42 PM

the router is enough of a hardware firewall that you'll need. just use WPA encryption on your wireless

Charles Manson · 07-02-2006, 10:10 PM

ok cool then into the shitter with the old one

Goatweed · 07-02-2006, 10:14 PM

ebay it for some coin.

GonzoStyle · 07-03-2006, 01:06 AM

yeah but is it strictly for the purposes of networking with other devices or can it also be used for security purposes? I'm asking cause after my letter from the MPAA i'm wondering what extra precautions I could persue.

HedCold · 07-03-2006, 01:47 AM

if your computer is behind a router, someone connecting to your ip won't connect directly to your computer. it would have to route itself through the router and find the ip you use on the mini network. the mpaa doesn't check anything this way, but just for normal security vs hackers/script kiddies its a reasonably good thing to have. with windows xp firewall turnd on though it stops alot of the stuff, but i'm sure people who know what they're doing can still get through if they wanted too

if you have a firewall setup that logs stuff, you'll probably see random things pinging your ip. if you didn't have any firewall set up (software or hardware) these would be more of a problem