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How is a router filter different from a firewall?

April 26, 2017different filter firewall Router

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How is a router filter different from a firewall?

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A router is not as intelligent as a stateful firewall, and can not replace a firewall in your security model. Because of the handshake in TCP traffic, filters on a router will effectively block traffic in both directions.