Firewall via router ONLY ?

[mountainman]

I am soon going to be down to one computer. However, I have a Linksys router that I just got. It will probably stay hooked up to the router in case a friend comes over with their computer or I need to work on another or whatever.

My question: is it OK/safe to let the router be the only firewall that is used ?

Thanks. :)

[mnosteele52]

By all means. A NAT firewall is much more secure than a software firewall any day, just make sure you scan regularly for spyware and trojans since a NAT firewall doesn't block any outgoing data.

:) :D

[TonyT]

yes, all I use is a linksys router.

READ THIS (http://www.samspade.org/d/firewalls.html)

[YeOldeStonecat]

:nod:

[cyberskye]

As long as you are NOT forwarding any ports through it, the simplest NAT router should be fine. AV/Trojan scanners are always recommended.