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Old 08-26-2008, 06:57 PM   #1
mikanoot
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Firewall Test


I finally got my NAT setup to work. I have 2 computers but only the one connected to the internet has a firewall setup. I am new to this. Do I need to add a firewall to my second computer? Or is it protected on every port by the first computers firewall.
 
Old 08-26-2008, 07:40 PM   #2
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You shouldn't need another firewall. The NAT function of the first system effectively hides the second system. If you level of paranoia is high enough, or you run wireless, a firewall on the second system wouldn't be a bad idea.
 
  


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