in a word, No.
that said, having a software firewall like ZA or Kerio Personal Firewall will not hurt you either, providing your router firewall has been enabled.
a software firewall is useful because you can control the packets your PC sends.
ok xp pro dlinks router all critical updates etc.
im thunking of useing za free do i need it as im on cable and behind a nat router? ![]()

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