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Posted: 6/9/2008 11:42:58 AM EDT

I'm sure this has been pondered already. It's a given that a router is needed for internet protection via whatever service DSL,Cable etc. Well how about a Broadband over Power Line router? Even if you don't have internet thru your power company shouldn't it still be considered a point of access to a computer system that needs to be protected against?
Thoughts, please!

Posted: 6/9/2008 12:49:05 PM EDT

[#1]

Huh?

Are you saying that because the power company has BPL you need to hook up something to protect yourself even though you're not using the service?

In that case, it's a "no".

Posted: 6/9/2008 12:53:31 PM EDT

[#2]

If there are no systems to protect then you don't need to put anything on the connection. In fact, putting a router on there would increase vulnerability in this situation. Routers can be hacked too.

-Foxxz

Posted: 6/9/2008 6:03:44 PM EDT

[#3]

poweline should have a basic nat, and basic firewall included. the other other security you would want to enable is "encryption" so if someone else close to your house hooks up a adapter they won't connect to your connection.

Posted: 6/9/2008 7:30:56 PM EDT

[#4]

Even if you don't have internet thru your power company shouldn't it still be considered a point of access to a computer system that needs to be protected against?

My head just exploded.

Posted: 6/10/2008 7:50:30 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

Even if you don't have internet thru your power company shouldn't it still be considered a point of access to a computer system that needs to be protected against?

My head just exploded.

Sorry it a bad habit of mine. I think faster than I can type.

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