I have a 'Netgear Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G', quite frankly I am not a fan of hardware firewalls at all. Now I am considering a change, a hardware without a firewall. I have a Standalone computer so no networking needed. I am thinking of buying either a HUB or Swtich. I did some research on HUBS & Swtches and if i am not mistaken here that either hardware do not have a built-in firewall (whereas routers have built-in firewall). This is the kinda hardware I am looking for, because it doesnt have a built-in firewall. So the bottom line here is I want a device that connects to Internet (via ethernet cables, STRICTLY NO USB) and connect to computer without filtering any data. I am very well aware of what harm it could cause without a firewall but please do not take that into any consideration.
This is the HUB I have in mind to buy... "3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8" or Similar Switch.
Secondly will these hardwares stayed connected during reboot of the cumputer. In ADSL Modems usually you have to manually connect to internet during each reboot where as in routers hardware connection stays connected and after a reboot you can just go into internet without any problems.
All answers & helps are much appreciated. Thanks!!!
This is the HUB I have in mind to buy... "3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8" or Similar Switch.
Secondly will these hardwares stayed connected during reboot of the cumputer. In ADSL Modems usually you have to manually connect to internet during each reboot where as in routers hardware connection stays connected and after a reboot you can just go into internet without any problems.
All answers & helps are much appreciated. Thanks!!!