Home DSL security for a neophyte

["m. rizzi" <rizzi () netcom com>]

> amazed that there seem to be no 'good' solutions for home users, i.e. under 
> $200 solutions.  

> What are list members currently using on DSL/cable setups?  
> Anyone encountered better products for the average home user?

        I joined this list a month ago for just
        this reason. I am not a security or
        firewall expert at all. I've signed up
        for DSL (coming any day now) and am
        looking for a decent solution for
        my small home office network (one
        Win95 box and one WinNT 4.0 box).

        So far I've come across the UMAX UGate
        3000 as a possible hardware solution,
        though it is a bit pricey. And have
        heard of some software solutions.
        Also, saw a press release article
        in Computer Currents for a new
        offerring from Norton/Symantec
        (forget the product name).

        Any opinions on what I should get?
        
        So far, I'm leaning towards the UMAX
        box, mostly because a co-worker
        has had good success with it (though
        it doesn't support VPN, yet) and
        I don't have to be security expert
        to get it up and running.

        Thanks in advance,
        mike rizzi