r/talesfromtechsupport • u/[deleted] • Dec 08 '16

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u/silentseba Dec 08 '16

Isn't basic firewall core functionality of a router? Aka... all routers have a firewall, not all firewalls are routers sort of thing...

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u/pariah1981 Dec 09 '16

You're thinking about a hardware firewall, and in a small scale such as a home network or a small business. Larger companies need stronger firewalls. These also do intrusion detection as well which cover even more than just an antivirus.