If you get a router to put between you and the cable modem then that serves as a firewall. No one from outside (including the cable company) can see anything but your router. that's the setup I have. the router serves a DHCP address to my computer.
On Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 07:40 PM, PowerBooks wrote:
From: "Mattox, Thoma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Cable modem questions Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 13:35:14 -0600
Just made the jump to cable modem. However, I am having questions...
What virus software and firewall should I use? I thought these were provided by the cable company, but apparently not...
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