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Do I need a router with Mac and these firewall settings?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1744299" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>No, in the case you cited above, that should be an over the air firmware update to the modem since it involves a security vulnerability in the ISP's system. It just so happens that their customer supported gear is provided by Cisco. Security patches are provided by means of a firmware update which are applicable to the hardware. That means it doesn't matter whether you're on a Mac, PC, or Linux box, as the hardware interfaces only. You should be OK.</p><p></p><p>The support I was referring to above in my post would be concerning connection problems and trying to resolve them with your ISP. As stated, most ISPs are not trained in Mac support.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1744299, member: 46727"] No, in the case you cited above, that should be an over the air firmware update to the modem since it involves a security vulnerability in the ISP's system. It just so happens that their customer supported gear is provided by Cisco. Security patches are provided by means of a firmware update which are applicable to the hardware. That means it doesn't matter whether you're on a Mac, PC, or Linux box, as the hardware interfaces only. You should be OK. The support I was referring to above in my post would be concerning connection problems and trying to resolve them with your ISP. As stated, most ISPs are not trained in Mac support. [/QUOTE]
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