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Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about the benefits of NAT routers.

If you’re on a broadband connection:

Use a router (even if it’s not labeled a “firewall” it works as one)

Change the default password

Turn off WAN management

Disable UPNP (universal plug ‘n’ play)

Steve’s recommended software firewalls: Kerio and Tiny.

For information about using Internet Explorer safely visit leo.am.

For further details, including a description of Steve’s dual router DMZ technique, transcripts, and low bandwidth versions of our show visit grc.com.

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Running time: 25:41