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johan01   09-18-2007 at 10:41:15 PM

What's the Best FireWall?
Windows defender or just buy a router with a hardware firewall

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g-paw   09-19-2007 at 12:22:01 AM
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I've used the free version of ZoneAlarm, what's really nice is you can set it up so no program can connect to the Internet without your approval

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billg3   09-24-2007 at 06:24:42 PM
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I would suggest a two-layer approach. I strongly suggest using a router as a first line of defense. You should also use a software firewall on each computer inside your network - even if it is a one computer network. I also use the free version of Zone Alarm. It will do a pretty good job and is sufficient unless you need to have greater control over things such as ports.

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micheljq   09-25-2007 at 09:26:03 PM
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Hardware router will hide the IP address of your computer from the internet, this is very important. In my sense hardware routers are the best routers.


Message edited by micheljq on 09-25-2007 at 09:27:52 PM
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webreg   11-05-2007 at 04:49:44 AM
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a firewall software is enough for most general users
personally i suggest "blackice pc-protection"
easy to use without lots of configuration

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