Windows 10: Should I disable my modem firewall when I have a router?

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  1. MIKE6623
    mike6623 Win User

    Should I disable my modem firewall when I have a router?


    I have a modem, and a netgear nighthawk R7000 router. I do not use the modem for wireless, as I have a router. Does my modem's firewall need to be on or does the router take care of that? And, is windows firewalll not good enough?

    :)
     
    mike6623, Sep 17, 2016
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  2. CASTLE_ROMEO
    Castle_Romeo Win User

    Cannot connect to Microsoft with Nokia Lumia 520

    I forgot to mention that I recently upgraded my Motorola SURFboard modem to a Comcast Xfinity modem by ARRIS. It has a built in router & wifi antenna.

    Could this new Xfinity modem/router/wifi antenna combo be the issue???

    If so, I have no idea on how to remedy it if it's a firewall issue. I've disabled the firewall but still have issues.
     
    Castle_Romeo, Sep 17, 2016
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  3. MOBILE_MANIAC
    mobile_maniac Win User
    Nokia N70 - PC Suite 6.70.22 connectivity problem

    I would suggest uninstalling PC Suite, disconnceting from the Internet, disable Norton and any other antivirus and firewall software, install PC Suite again and get your phone connected. Once it;s working, re-enable your security software again before
    going back online.

    Yes, in phone and modem options you should get an entry indicating either Nokia or Bluetooth modem... or however you are connecting.

    In Device Manager you should have an entry for wireless communication devices and you should also have an entry under modems...

    Your other phone suites could also be causing conflicts... I would suggest starting off with having only 1 installed at a time... then when you get that working, you could try adding another and see if they both work ok when installed together.
     
    mobile_maniac, Sep 17, 2016
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  4. LINW
    linw Win User

    Should I disable my modem firewall when I have a router?

    NEVER NEVER turn off the modem firewall. The Internet teems with probes looking for non-firewalled modems.
     
    linw, Sep 18, 2016
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  5. BRO67
    bro67 Win User
    Your gateway uses IPTables. It needs to stay enabled. You are fine to not enable your firewall on your Operating Systems, while being behind your home gateway.
     
    bro67, Apr 5, 2018
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