Re: Belkin not-real-firewall?

Duane Arnold <NotMe@NotMe.com> skriver:
> burnedtechie@yahoo.com wrote:

> one and you just have a NAT router for home usage that is using some FW
> like features but is doesn't meet the definition for a network FW.
>http://www.firewall-software.com/firewall_faqs/what_does_firewall_do.html

I personally think that defintion of firewall is to long and to
unspecified to work. The one used in many other places taht is the
only one that fits better i think is:

 A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private
 network.

By that definition the berkling think sure is a firewall, however if
it's a good one is an other discussion. The next step if it works
for the intended use is yet an other one, then if it is cost effective
for the selected use still one other.

A NAT router might be a good firewall solution to protect against some
kinds of threats. I might be worth less in other situations.

/ Balp

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