The best Firewall

Originally Posted by Chibi Neko

If you really want the best Firewall, then I recommend a router. Any brand is fine, but whatever you do, do not have a router AND a software firewall, if you do, you may not be able to get online because the firewalls will be blocking all IP address including the one you ISP is sending you to give you a internet connection.

I call bullshit.

First off, how the hell would having two firewalls result in all the IP addresses being blocked? And how would this change with JUST a hardware firewall? :eyebrow:

Second, with multiple computers on a network, I would go so far as to say it's VITAL to have a software firewall along with the hardware firewall. After all, if Little Timmy Leet downloads a virus onto his computer (completely by accident), would you want it to be able to go to your own computer?

A hardware firewall is good for defending the ENTIRE NETWORK, but it can't defend against stupid people doing stupid shit. Having a software firewall at least confines the stupid shit to the stupid person's computer.

Finally, I've installed and run ZoneAlarm Pro on EVERY computer in my house, and we can all access the network just fine.

How ya doing, buddy?