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Can A Broadband router sometimes be used as a firewall?
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∙ 14y ago
Hrithik RK
Hrithik RK
Yes. By default, firewall in your computer is enabled to filter data. If you have a VPN though, it is even better!
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What is a broadband router used for?
A g broadband router is used for receiving a network connection. In addition, after receiving the connection, the router gives off wireless connection to other devices.
What is a g broadband router used for?
A g broadband router is used for receiving a network connection. In addition, after receiving the connection, the router gives off wireless connection to other devices.
What devices can be used to prevent data from being transmitted into or out of a network?
A router A firewall
How do you network two computers in different rooms and have them sharing an ADSL Broadband connection?
You need to buy an adsl router. Connect your modem to the router then connect your two computers using rj45 (ethernet) cables or usb. Some routers need to be a modem router which renders your broadband router useless. Some broadband companies require you to register every PC used on the network sharing the internet. And sometimes you can get a wireless router but it takes a while to install.
Which intermediary devices could be used to implement security between networks?
Security between networks is implemented in an intermediary device (a router or firewall appliance) at the perimeter of the network. The firewall function performed by this device permits only known, trusted data to access the network.
What is a broadband router modem?
A broadband router modem is a device used to help connect a computer to the internet. You can buy it from a store or a service provider and connect the Ethernet cable to your computer.
What is a BT Router used for exactly?
A BT router is used to connect to the broadband internet service provided by BT in the United Kingdom. It enables the user to connect by WiFi or Ethernet.
What is a cisco 877w used for?
A Cisco 877w is a wireless router used to secure concurrent services at broadband speeds to offices. The router is usually used in small offices or units such as telemarketers use.
What are the most common types of equipment that are used to establish a broadband connection to the ISP?
Router is used to make the connection to the ISP. The switch is used to interconnect other working devices, the broadband modem is used to make the data connection to the ISP.
What is the difference between a router and a firewall?
A router (a piece of hardware) is just a way to move/share a connection with several other computers (i.e. using a router so that all three computers in your house can use the same internet connection) - while a firewall (usually a piece of software) is meant to block unauthorized access (hackers) to your computer/network and help protect you from viruses, spam, etc. ----- Put this way---- With a router (with default settings) in between two or more networks, hosts from any two networks can communicate accross, because router has to entertain them (no security zoning) With a firewall (with default settings) in between two or more networks, hosts from any two networks CANNOT communicate accross, because firewall MUST NOT entertain them (Security Zones) ----BTW Read these lines if you are getting interviewed----- ;)
Ok i waz thinking to buy a G Router but i have peoplepc type of internet but can i still use it instead of broadband internet?
routers can only be used with high speed cable,broadband,or sattelite internet, sattelite is not reccommended since the connection fluxuates compromising the usefulness or the router
What Cable is used to Connect a broadband router to a PC's Network interface card?
Some are a straight through network cable, some are crossover.
