I have a hardware firewall. Should I have a software firewall?

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I have a Linksys router. I also have a software firewall. Do I need them both or should I get rid of the software firewall?

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Re: I have a hardware firewall. Should I have a software firewall?

Although you don't need them both, I would recommend keeping them. I use both.

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