Re: WHICH ARE THE BEST FIREWALLS???

From: Stuart MacLean (apca11@dsl.pipex.com)
Date: 06/29/02 

From: "Stuart MacLean" <apca11@dsl.pipex.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 00:11:41 +0100

Well I am interested in starting small, to learn the basics and build up. I
have two pcs, with ADSL connection. I am just wanting to get to know and
understand how to set up a proper and secure network. Any hints, tips and
links would be greatly appreciated. I have been at college hoping to learn
this stuff but they ain't gonna teach it, typical ain't it? I'll have to
teach myself it and I haven't a clue where to start.

Cheers,
Stu
"Bruce Pennypacker" <bruce@pennypacker.org> wrote in message
news:3D1CAFCC.5010200@pennypacker.org...
> Rabinsan wrote:
> > Which are the best firewalls?
>
> Depends entirely on the requirements. Are you looking for a software
> based firewall or hardware based one? Does it need to handle a lot of
> traffic like a popular web site, a moderate amount of traffic like a 200
> person company, or is it for home use and only have one or two machines
> behind it? Do you require VPN support? NAT? Is ease of use (like a GUI
> for administration) a requirement? Do you need to be able to configure
> it remotely? Is cost a major issue?
>
> -Bruce
>

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