looking for router with configurable firewall

[scifidad89]

Hello,

I'm looking for a cable internet router that has a configurable (or somewhat configurable) firewall. I've read that some routers' firewalls cannot be configured and I would like to have control over how my traffic goes in and out.

Any advice on which brands/models are good for this, would be well appreciated.

Thanks very much.

 

[TheOldMan346]

bigmojo,

The majority of the basic cable routers do simple Network Address Translation (NAT) to provide firewall protection. It is generally effective in preventing incoming attacks but most do not do anything with outgoing traffic.
There are also routers that do Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) which provides a greater level of security. They are also more expensive.

All provide a basic level of control over the firewall by allowing ports to be forwarded, enabling a DMZ, blocking by port/Address/traffic type, etc.

I would recommend using a reasonably secure router and using a personal firewall package running on the computers. Many are free for personal use. It provides the greatest level of security for the price and allows you to configure in/out protection exactly the way you want it.

You can find more information about routers here:

http://www.firewallguide.com/hardware.htm

Hope that helps.
The Old Man