Hi. I wanted to know if it’s needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?

  • Molecular0079@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    you need to change ISP.

    You say that like its easy. It usually isn’t.

    It usually isn’t too hard to insert your own router into your network setup. You might have to battle with ISP support a bit though, but a ton support either Bridge Mode or IP Passthrough.

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      1 year ago

      I’m now sure how is is in your country but where I live we don’t have a contract with the ISP. We just pay monthly and at any time we can cancel. But if you have a contract, then yes you’ll need your own router ideally

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        1 year ago

        In my country all ISP routers suck hard. I can change ISP but it doesnt help at all. You have to be lucky to get a working router it seems. We can get service with no contract with extra €, but you still have to use their router that doesnt support bridge mode. Im not even talking about routers security