Do i really need a software firewall if i use a router?

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#1 Maddog504
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Hey, Everyone

 My apologies if this is the incorrect forum to ask this. Right now im using the Network Everywhere NWR04B Wireless Router and the eTrust EZ Armor security suit which i must say is a match made in hell :?

Since most routers have built in firewalls is it really nessasry to have a software firewall aswell?
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#2 ch5richards
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I only use my router firewall. I have been told that 2 firewalls ( like you are doing) can/will cause problems. Now I don't know for sure though.
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#3 bwatsonz
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No, if your hardware firewall is configured properly then you do not need a software firewall.
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#4 yoyo462001
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well if your using a wireless one then yes you will have to use a firewall, unless you want others within range being able to see what you are doing or being able to use your connection.
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#5 aft_lizard01
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Hey, Everyone

 My apologies if this is the incorrect forum to ask this. Right now im using the Network Everywhere NWR04B Wireless Router and the eTrust EZ Armor security suit which i must say is a match made in hell :?

Since most routers have built in firewalls is it really nessasry to have a software firewall aswell? Maddog504
Yes. Hardware will mostly protect you from the outside but if you download a virus or malware and you don't have a firewall then you can spread the stuff. A software firewall will ask for permissions and block programs and other fun stff.