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***glc*** · 05-17-2002, 09:22 AM

The only real reason to use a software firewall behind a NAT router is to block rogue outgoing packets from possible Trojans. If allowing the inbound fragments gives you full speed, just leave it, it's not going to be an issue.

05-17-2002, 09:22 AM	#4
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,713	The only real reason to use a software firewall behind a NAT router is to block rogue outgoing packets from possible Trojans. If allowing the inbound fragments gives you full speed, just leave it, it's not going to be an issue.