Router Question

curiousgirl82 · 03-10-2007, 01:05 AM

Hi I was told that the router will store IP address to the different websites you visit as well as email stuff..what I'm wondering is what else does it store? Does it log you chat sessions via instant messanger or like World of Warcraft/video game chat? Also what the best way to protect a home network from viruses? Thanks very much

**PanamaGal** · 03-10-2007, 03:34 AM

No, it doesn't log chat sessions or store email stuff. Best way to protect a home network is with a good antivirus/firewall program, and a little common sense with email and downloads. There are very good security hardware appliances for networks, but they are expensive and typically not used for home networks. I would suggest something like BitDefender Internet Security v10 or AVG Internet Security 7.5.

**Terrister** · 03-10-2007, 08:10 AM

Some routers do not log anything, others log access information. Sites visited and stuff like that. That is all I have seen options for when I setup home routers.

03-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
curiousgirl82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 OS: WinXP	Router Question Hi I was told that the router will store IP address to the different websites you visit as well as email stuff..what I'm wondering is what else does it store? Does it log you chat sessions via instant messanger or like World of Warcraft/video game chat? Also what the best way to protect a home network from viruses? Thanks very much

03-10-2007, 03:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
PanamaGal Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama Posts: 1,240 OS: WinXP Pro SP2; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista Ultimate; Vista Business	No, it doesn't log chat sessions or store email stuff. Best way to protect a home network is with a good antivirus/firewall program, and a little common sense with email and downloads. There are very good security hardware appliances for networks, but they are expensive and typically not used for home networks. I would suggest something like BitDefender Internet Security v10 or AVG Internet Security 7.5. __________________ It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

03-10-2007, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Some routers do not log anything, others log access information. Sites visited and stuff like that. That is all I have seen options for when I setup home routers. __________________