Re: Completely replace software firewall with hardware firewall?
From: Nick H (me_at_privacy.net)
Date: 03/21/05
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:05:56 GMT
In article <9620DCEBA136074C1H4@194.168.222.120>, sorry@no.email.please
says...
> Here in the UK, I am on NTL cable and have just one PC attached.
>
> My head is spinning with all the configuration rules and exceptions
> which need configuring for a software firewall.
>
> I thought I was doing ok with user guides like the section called:
> "Personal firewall configuration for cable modems"
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/security.html
>
> But it turns out that things are still more complicated than that.
> As an example, I installed Outpost and came across this advice page.
> http://www.outpostfirewall.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9858
> Oh wow. It's all too much! :-) I just want protection without
> becoming an enthusiast or even expert in firewall configuration.
>
> QUESTION ONE: If I buy a hardware firewall then will it completely
> replace the need for me to have a software firewall? That would save
> me some headaches!
>
> QUESTION TWO: I might get a second PC and want to attach both PCs to
> the cable network at the same time. I have heard I can do it with a
> box which includes a hardware firewall as well as some other
> functions. But exactly what sort of box is it that I would need?
> Any suggestions about recommended hardware devices would be welcome.
>
> Sandi
>
1 - Up to you. A hardware firewall is good for protection from all
intruders gaining direct access to your PC/network, but no good at
detecting things from calling home. It is also much easier to set up. A
software firewall gives you the extra protection in detecting things from
calling home, but they can be quite easy to configure incorrectly and
leave you vulnerable. A hardware firewall is independent of your PC and
so uses no PC resources.
2 - You want a Router. This automatically provides firewall protection.
Before you get a recommendation, you need to decide if you want a
wireless or wired setup (although some routers support both). To
complicate things, some routers can act as print servers which can help
with sharing printers.
Personally I only run a hardware firewall, but I am looking for a free
software one which fits particular criteria as well. Jetico may be the
one for me when thay have sorted a blocking bug for me. Kerio 2.1.5 is no
good for one of my apps, and 4 does not support WinME. ZoneAlarm did not
used to do something I wanted, but it may do now, so I might try it
again. I never got to grips with the old Outpost.
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