Why Use A Firewall - Billion BiGuard S10 Administration Manual

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ETWORKING ASICS

Why Use a Firewall?

With a LAN connected to the Internet through a router, there is a chance for hackers to access
or disrupt your network. A simple NAT router provides a basic level of protection by shielding
your network from the outside Internet. Still, there are ways for more dedicated hackers to either
obtain information about your network or disrupt your network's Internet access. Your
BiGuard S10 provides an extra level of protection from such attacks with its built-in firewall.