Well I am a Microsoft Certified Professional & Microsoft Certified Trainer and I do manage a Cisco Networking Academy and a Microsoft Academy

Why is not important to run a firewall if you have a router. I know my router has a so called inbuilt firewall, but my pc firewall still blocks a hell of a lot of traffic when i look at reports.

I use virgin cable which is obviously not ADSL. Are you saying that with my netgear router i dont need a firewall running?

Not denying your obvious knowledge Steve, just putting my own experiences of said problems forward.

Thanks for all your help lads.

Whats a router? Is it that box that plugs into the phone socket? Im with sky broadband with a square netgear box.Does that mean I still need that firewall?

I would if I could get away with it.Thing is im as thick as pigshit when it comes to computers so I cant cover my tracks.Its also the missis's laptop so if theres any filth on it its her to blame!

A router enables you to connect more than 1 pc to your broadband, also can let you connect consoles, or even wifi enabled mobiles/smartphones. So itsa extra piece of equipment which goes between the wall connection and your modem.

Think steve will be able to give you a better explanation though!

Cheers Rob.

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Now you're in my domain , a Router is a woodworking machine, it has many uses and can be a very profitable piece of equipment if used correctly LMFAO !!!!!!!!!!!

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