May 25
Lets review Firewall Hardware and/or Software. Below are the questions I would like to get answers on. Feel free to answer any of the questions below.
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1. Why do you think this Firewall Hardware and/or Software is the the best? Example: Used it forever and I love it.
2. System Utilization? Example: Installing uses 5mb of disk space and when running uses 20mb on Ram.
3. How easy was it to use?
4. Help and Support, were you happy with the support or help?
5. Anything else you would like to comment on about the Firewall Hardware and Software?
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May 31st, 2008 at 3:22 pm
1. I like my Trendnet hardware firewall model TW100-BRM504 which I purchased almost two years ago. I like the product because it is a firewall and adsl modem all in one unit.
2. Doesn’t affect the computer utilization you are using.
3. I found it easy to use, might be harder to use if you have never used a product like this before.
4. The first unit I purchase died in the first couple of months, No power. Trendnet replaced the unit and the new one has been working great ever since.
5. I think all internet users should use a hardware firewall/router. I think they gave a lot of protection to new users and new installations of any operating systems. For example I have seen and heard of new installations of Windows being infected with a virus within minutes of going online the internet.
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June 14th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I do not use any software firewall they are to disruptive to the operation of the computer so the only firewall I have is hardware in my router.
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:08 am
I’m going to “side” with David on that.
I’ve never used a firewall at home. I had tried the usual free stuff like Zone Alarm only to see my access speeds decline. So I uninstalled it and never bothered again. Being behind a router does the trick for me.
That said, I would NEVER do that in a corporate/business environment.
At that stage, you definitely need real protection.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:16 am
I use the same setup as what David described. I spend most of my time online and I have heard that a firewall will decrease my speed. So, I’ve been online now for close to 10 years without using a firewall at home.
I do of course use anti-virus software.