[dba-Tech] modem/router

Susan,

I am happy to see you getting a router.  8-)

Susan Harkins wrote:
>> It is best to connect the Wireless router uplink (often called WAN or
>> internet port) to the modem port.
> 
> ========That's what i did. 
> 
>> This way all your computers are protected by the Wireless routers
>> protection/firewall and possibly also by the modem if any security in
>> it. Most of cable modems, at my knowledge, don't have a router function
>> and no security so all ports are plain open. 
> 
> ========Yes, you are correct, at least the one I'm using is wide open. 
> 
> Susan H. 
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