Software and hardware firewalls

Software and hardware firewalls I'm connecting to the internet through a router at the moment, a Linksys WRT54G, do I need to have a software firewall set up? It seems kind of redundant if you're never going to directly connect to the modem.
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Guest [Entry]

A firewall is still good for the event of somebody else being on your network. I personally believe there is no such thing as too much security.

Guest [Entry]

"I second [Michael Kohne]

Your router should by default include a firewall, if it does not then assume all ports are always open.

You dont NEED a firewall on your router but it is HIGHLY suggested that EVERY computer has a firewall of its own up and running when connected to this modem. In short your don't NEED a firewall at all but any technician would not recommend you naked through the web.

If you need a firewall for your computer i suggest you use Avast or AVG. (without piracy)

You dont need to be directly connected to the modem to catch a virus, (this seems to be your thinking). If your connected by wire or wifi you can pass viruses."