icetea1980
May 6th, 2003, 04:36 PM
First question.... what is the difference between a switch and a router?
Can anyone please tell me if they see a problem or a probable problem with the following network structure?
Internet => Router1 => Web/FTP Server
=> Router2 => Mac & PC network
I want to protect the inner network with the least expense, I think a firework is enough to protect right now.
1.) How much is a web server software?
2.) How much is a FTP server software?
3.) I know that HACKING can't be stopped, but I just want a security where not just anyone can break though, so...is a router with a built-in firewall enough for the Mac & PC network to block out outer access?
4.) The ports 80 and 21 will be opened on the Router1 providing access on the FTP and WEB, should I use a a router or a switch on the Router2 location?
Can anyone please tell me if they see a problem or a probable problem with the following network structure?
Internet => Router1 => Web/FTP Server
=> Router2 => Mac & PC network
I want to protect the inner network with the least expense, I think a firework is enough to protect right now.
1.) How much is a web server software?
2.) How much is a FTP server software?
3.) I know that HACKING can't be stopped, but I just want a security where not just anyone can break though, so...is a router with a built-in firewall enough for the Mac & PC network to block out outer access?
4.) The ports 80 and 21 will be opened on the Router1 providing access on the FTP and WEB, should I use a a router or a switch on the Router2 location?