Firewall and Antivirus Options for Android?

[BIO]

Just wondering with the switch most of us have made, or plan to make, if anyone is using a dedicated firewall device before their tv or set top box. With cameras on a lot of capable tvs and receivers out there the chance of being hacked becomes greater. Not to mention a virus slipping through.

I've had ipfire before on a laptop before but was wondering if there was something better out now. It ran fine and plenty of features including antivirus but it didn't seem to carry bandwidth as well as it could. Could have been my usb lan I used for input but never tested it then. I used a router on the output because the wireless options were unsatisfactory so I needed the second lan connection. Wasn't a big problem because I was just monitoring and disabling connections to keep my son off the porn then- but iptv is more bandwidth demanding. That's been a few years ago, at least.

Is anyone using a better linux build on a pc/laptop that they're satisfied with? I can build a dedicated router if needed but would rather use a laptop if there's a capable option.

Would like it to carry antivirus that updates definitions, have wireless output, and have decent through speeds. Thanks

[Deadwood]

I have a Panasonic Smart Tv, I read the agreement that I had to agree to in order to use the Smart Tv internet software that they use and it allows them to collect, use and do whatever they like with the information collected. I viewed this as too invasive on what I watch, what is connected and where it comes from so I declined to use it. In fact I went into the Smart Tv programming and made sure it couldn't connect with any internet service. I'd advise anyone with a Smart Tv to read any agreements that are tied to the software and the internet before they agree to it.

[Deadwood]

And how about updating the software on your tv which is necessary to maintain and improve the functionality of your tv.

You can update your tv software by downloading the update to your PC, unzip it, if it needs to be unzipped, transfer the software to a USB stick and load it via the USB port on your tv.

This can be done without firing up or connecting your tv to the Panasonic website or the internet. Not sure if this is what you're referring to, if not, it was worth mentioning.

[Deadwood]

[QUOTE=BIO;874]Thanks date, checked the link out.
Problem is the tiny processor and no wireless.
Not sure when it was originally manufactured, but my router probably has a better firewall.
Really wanting the firewall and antivirus both in an updateable form.
Actually been messing with ipfire a little tonight but I don't think it's what I want either.
A lot has changed since I used it but wireless is still lacking and speeds are an issue.

You might want to check out an inexpensive option ...Hidemyass...it provides a secure server with scrambling, descrambling with random 128 countries including China for $ 5 bucks a month. Save buying a firewall or the hassle and any prying or spying. Read the reviews and get more information before making any decisions as it might be your best option.