firewall

[mdeavenport]

I have just installed AT&T@home and was wondering if I need a firewall, and If I do could you direct me to one that is good.

[Variable]

www.sysopt.com (http://www.sysopt.com)
=> articles => Firewall comparison

[mdeavenport]

Thanks variable.

[CMonster]

You most certainly do need a firewall!

For Windows Black Ice Defender is supposed to be a good one.

I use Linux on my router/firewall machine and ipchains works well for me - I configure it with a program called pmfirewall.

[jam57]

This one is good and free: http://www.tinysoftware.com/pwall.php

[Spider1964]

I was directed to ZoneLabs.com by a friend to try out their free program called Zone Alarm. Simple to use and understand. No complaints from me especially after buying McAfee Firewall only to have it spit the dummy after upgrading to ME (even after installing the relevant patch and trying from scratch with an updated version). Give Zone Alarm a go.

[mdeavenport]

I have just installed sygate and am waiting to see if I have any problems. Im running ME and it was rated excellant. I have worked the bugs out of ME and hope I don't have any major problems with this firewall. I have downloaded several firewalls and am keeping them for reserve. Im going to get tinysoftware now. Thanks for everybodys imput.I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again.

[sharder8]

I've used ZoneAlarm for over a year and it's done well for me! Time and time again, I see it get high ratings in the Firewall Comparrison's and best of all, it's FREE!

Harder

[NDD]

ATGuard is the only one for me http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

I've tried almost every possible Firewall out there, including those mentioned in this article - ATGuard beats them all !!!

Best Regards ...

[mdeavenport]

Thanks everyone. Now that I know of a few firewalls, I will give them a try. Im using zone alarm right now, but it seems to use alot of resources. I will try to find one that doesn't. Thanks Again for your help. If you have any more Info I'll be glade to hear it.

[Kuasimodem]

If you don't mind spending a few bucks (less than a hundred), you could try a hardware firewall/router/switch. I'm running the Dlink DI-707 which is connecting 3 puters to the net, and the ISP only sees one. I have no noticeable speed loss and total security.

[mdeavenport]

Thanks for the information . I went down and checked on the DI-707 and will invest in one soon. You have all been great help, Thanks

[Warthog]

I also use Zone Alarm. Has stopped several "attacks".

Warthog

[mdeavenport]

Im using tiny firewall now. It doesn't use a lot of resources and it seems to work good. It has stopped quite a few attacks. Thanks Warthog.