Broadband security questions

[Deuce Bigolo]

To all you rich geezers out there that are on Broadband via wi-fi modems how much security is enough

I've been reading that if you use a wi-fi modem
you need extra protection besides your usual anti-virus & firewall to protect any possible misuse of your bandwidth...true or false?

I'm looking at 8mbs per second cable adsl2+ connection with a 12gb limit

Thanks for any help in advance

[Deuce Bigolo]

That was what I thought but it don't bother me as i don't have naythig worth stealing on the computer

I've actually got a 10mbps modem set-up on the computer as back up

its just understanding how all these bit s & pieces fit together thats the headache

Its all a bit too much to take in
The option says...running a cable to the house but using a wifi modem
Their not charging anything for the modem/installation and throwing in 3 months for free

i think the only advantage of wi-fi is its ease of movement but then i've always heard the performance is less & securty is riskier

I suppose optical fibre cable(if its ever rolled out)would be the bee knees?

[Deuce Bigolo]

Just the one computer which is currently within 3 metres from the phone connection

[Deuce Bigolo]

henceforth my question about security

I read about a case where the guy did all the installing and it worked beautifully until the next door neighbours moved

I'm guessing the modem I have on my computer is probably sufficient
then but I'll take the free wifi modem all the same if it is

What about filtering?essential?

[Deuce Bigolo]

I don't have cable TV but its the same concept,so they say

Everything I've read says what your saying,wifi is inferior,probably why its being pushed and given away for free

Vista is a bitch( I bought the dummies guide by woody leonhard then went with XP2 DOH!!!!)All that security but no anti-virus...the mind boggles

Anyways got to run cheers for your info

Food for thought...think I'll be looking further into what the modem is on my computer