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Richard M · 08-03-2005, 23:15

If you have a NAT router then it will block all incoming ports unless you set it to forward any.
I have a NAT router and haven't used a firewall for years, never had any probs.

The only issues you will have is with malicious software installed on your internal network but if you're careful and use a secure browser (hint: not IE) then you should be safe.

08-03-2005, 23:15	#4
Richard M Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 45 Posts: 6,343	Re: I have a router....firewall needed? If you have a NAT router then it will block all incoming ports unless you set it to forward any. I have a NAT router and haven't used a firewall for years, never had any probs. The only issues you will have is with malicious software installed on your internal network but if you're careful and use a secure browser (hint: not IE) then you should be safe.