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<blockquote data-quote="Digerati" data-source="post: 737712" data-attributes="member: 59833"><p>I don't think that is a realistic statement. It suggests routers once were adequate protection and that was <u>never</u> true. What routers did, and still do (even basic NAT routers) is add a <u>very significant</u> layer of protection between you and the bad guys. That is why I always recommend use of a router, even with networks of just one computer.</p><p></p><p>It should be pointed out that 99% of the bad guys out there are lazy opportunists. They go for the easy pickings. If there is no low hanging fruit, they quickly move on. These users include nosy neighbors and such. </p><p></p><p>It is that last 1% who are the real threat. But who are they? They are the determined professionals who select and target specific people and networks because they know there is something of value in there worth spending their time on. Is that the type target you are? Not likely, unless you run a business and collect a large cache of customer personal information, like credit card numbers or tax records, etc. </p><p></p><p>Even a NAT router offers some firewall "type" features. UTM typically are bundled software packages, sometime in a separate device. They have been around for years so why aren't they widely known? Because most users don't need it! Who touts their use for home users? The makers! Not the "independent" security experts or tech sites! </p><p></p><p>The promotion of next generation firewalls is pretty much a marketing gimmick too. Most newer routers already include many next-gen FW features. </p><p></p><p>Regardless if you have a basic <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-External-Certified-Refurbished-R6220-100NAR/dp/B01LZ62WP5/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526997853&sr=1-5&keywords=router&refinements=p_36%3A1253504011" target="_blank">$30 router</a> or a <a href="https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3819686" target="_blank">$500 AC3100 router/system</a>, your computer needs to have its own security too, to include an anti-malware solution and software based firewall. I have the $150 <a href="https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB2753F0092&cm_re=linksys_ea7500-_-33-124-607-_-Product" target="_blank">Linksys EA7500</a> that I am very happy with and confident in terms of the provided security I get from it. If you don't need "simultaneous" dual band, you don't need to spend that much.</p><p></p><p>And as always the user is ALWAYS the weakest link in security. Be sure to change the default passwords and passphrases to something strong that is not your dog's name or your street address. Use the highest level encryption/security your devices support on the wifi side. Keep Windows and your security software current. And don't be "click-happy" on unsolicited downloads, links, popups and attachments - regardless the router you use.</p><p></p><p>Remember, even the best security is easily thwarted if the user opens the door and lets the bad guy in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Digerati, post: 737712, member: 59833"] I don't think that is a realistic statement. It suggests routers once were adequate protection and that was [U]never[/U] true. What routers did, and still do (even basic NAT routers) is add a [U]very significant[/U] layer of protection between you and the bad guys. That is why I always recommend use of a router, even with networks of just one computer. It should be pointed out that 99% of the bad guys out there are lazy opportunists. They go for the easy pickings. If there is no low hanging fruit, they quickly move on. These users include nosy neighbors and such. It is that last 1% who are the real threat. But who are they? They are the determined professionals who select and target specific people and networks because they know there is something of value in there worth spending their time on. Is that the type target you are? Not likely, unless you run a business and collect a large cache of customer personal information, like credit card numbers or tax records, etc. Even a NAT router offers some firewall "type" features. UTM typically are bundled software packages, sometime in a separate device. They have been around for years so why aren't they widely known? Because most users don't need it! Who touts their use for home users? The makers! Not the "independent" security experts or tech sites! The promotion of next generation firewalls is pretty much a marketing gimmick too. Most newer routers already include many next-gen FW features. Regardless if you have a basic [URL='https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-External-Certified-Refurbished-R6220-100NAR/dp/B01LZ62WP5/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526997853&sr=1-5&keywords=router&refinements=p_36%3A1253504011']$30 router[/URL] or a [URL='https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3819686']$500 AC3100 router/system[/URL], your computer needs to have its own security too, to include an anti-malware solution and software based firewall. I have the $150 [URL='https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB2753F0092&cm_re=linksys_ea7500-_-33-124-607-_-Product']Linksys EA7500[/URL] that I am very happy with and confident in terms of the provided security I get from it. If you don't need "simultaneous" dual band, you don't need to spend that much. And as always the user is ALWAYS the weakest link in security. Be sure to change the default passwords and passphrases to something strong that is not your dog's name or your street address. Use the highest level encryption/security your devices support on the wifi side. Keep Windows and your security software current. And don't be "click-happy" on unsolicited downloads, links, popups and attachments - regardless the router you use. Remember, even the best security is easily thwarted if the user opens the door and lets the bad guy in. [/QUOTE]
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