Julian Thomas wrote:
 
>    at 08:04 PM, rvgreen{at}telusplanet.net typed:
 
> >>   I have a router box measuring  4 x 6 x 1/2
> >>inches.......Your cabinet must be the size of a kracker-jack
> >>box!
 
> >OK,but as I understand it,the firewall has to be turned on and configured
> >by software.
 
> Router box firewalls are typically configured using a web browser.  No
> additional software needed (at least for the SMC7004 here).

Most also allow configuration via telnet as a fallback. Routers are
actually OS agnostic, though some have problems with certain browsers.
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