Know of any super fast firewall anyone?

BlueStream · 5th Jun 2005, 09:50 AM

I'm currently using Trend Micro PC-Cilin Internet Security 2005 after i made the switch from Norton Internet Security.

The problem is that I've found that when i do certain things that get me > than 1000 connections, any connection that has a timeout of 30 seconds, like the web browser will constantly, well, time-out!

When i disable the firewall i can easily connect.

Anyone noe of any good and very very fast firewall? A linux-iptables kind of firewall perhaps? DENY all, with exceptions...

I don't think my firewall is stateful but it's really very very slow...

TIA

DanaG · 6th Jun 2005, 07:07 AM

Well, I use Sygate Personal Firewall. It's free, and unobtrusive once you get past the first allow/deny questions. I had huge troubles with Zonealarm.

I don't know about the speed, because our Charter Cable has been crappy like dial-up -- but worse. ~50% packet loss. We finally fixed the issue (crappy splitters), buth that's another story.

Giraffe }{unter · 6th Jun 2005, 09:29 PM

Get rid of the software firewall and use a hardware one. Even a Simple linksys router with a NAT firewall is more than enough protection for the power user.

streem · 6th Jun 2005, 10:30 PM

yeah.... get rid of software but to save u money.... try getting panda platinum IS... ive use it b4.... and it performs quite well though.... no prob with the firewall too... n it allows deny n allow options.... but i tot all the firewall do offer such options....

zachig · 7th Jun 2005, 04:44 PM

Yeah, Windows XP SP2 firewall.

I used to have the Sygate Firewall (working in parallel with my Kaspersky Anstivirus).

But than i gave up for the Sygate, after installing SP2 and currently i'm using just the Kaspersky AV, and I'm pretty satisfied (no trojans, viruses, spywares, whatsoever).

Of course I'm running as well: Adaware, Spybot S&D and ScanSpyware, every week or so.

MooCow · 7th Jun 2005, 05:01 PM

i dont have a firewall. i think the most convenient is just to use a router and scan for adware/spyware every once in a while.

zy · 7th Jun 2005, 06:08 PM

i dont use a firewall

anyway .. my home PC relies on the router.. gonna go home & check for spyware & virus

couple of weeks to go .. lets see how my dad can maintain the PC for 3 months

i avoid using IE because it is easily highjacked if you accidentally click YES .

ESP · 7th Jun 2005, 10:48 PM

Is Windows XP's Windows Firewall good?

aKho · 7th Jun 2005, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaG

Well, I use Sygate Personal Firewall. It's free, and unobtrusive once you get past the first allow/deny questions. I had huge troubles with Zonealarm.

hmm..i have no trouble with Zonealarm, cept for the occasional vsmon service acting up and hogging resources which is promptly fixed by restarting Zonealarm. but i'm gonna give Sygate a try. see if it's to my liking.

reps for ya!

BlueStream · 9th Jun 2005, 07:33 PM

me still trying to set up everything properly too.. haha.. no time to install.. yet...

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BlueStream Warming up Join Date: 9 May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 106 Reputation: 6 Rep Power: 5	Know of any super fast firewall anyone? I'm currently using Trend Micro PC-Cilin Internet Security 2005 after i made the switch from Norton Internet Security. The problem is that I've found that when i do certain things that get me > than 1000 connections, any connection that has a timeout of 30 seconds, like the web browser will constantly, well, time-out! When i disable the firewall i can easily connect. Anyone noe of any good and very very fast firewall? A linux-iptables kind of firewall perhaps? DENY all, with exceptions... I don't think my firewall is stateful but it's really very very slow... TIA

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DanaG Warming up Join Date: 27 Dec 2004 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA Posts: 76 Reputation: 24 Rep Power: 0	Well, I use Sygate Personal Firewall. It's free, and unobtrusive once you get past the first allow/deny questions. I had huge troubles with Zonealarm. I don't know about the speed, because our Charter Cable has been crappy like dial-up -- but worse. ~50% packet loss. We finally fixed the issue (crappy splitters), buth that's another story.

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Giraffe }{unter Super Active Join Date: 9 Feb 2005 Location: NJ USA Posts: 1,002 Reputation: 736 Rep Power: 13	Get rid of the software firewall and use a hardware one. Even a Simple linksys router with a NAT firewall is more than enough protection for the power user.

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zachig Active Join Date: 9 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 782 Reputation: 232 Rep Power: 7	Yeah, Windows XP SP2 firewall. I used to have the Sygate Firewall (working in parallel with my Kaspersky Anstivirus). But than i gave up for the Sygate, after installing SP2 and currently i'm using just the Kaspersky AV, and I'm pretty satisfied (no trojans, viruses, spywares, whatsoever). Of course I'm running as well: Adaware, Spybot S&D and ScanSpyware, every week or so.

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MooCow Super Active Join Date: 31 Dec 2004 Location: TW Posts: 1,152 Reputation: 54 Rep Power: 6	i dont have a firewall. i think the most convenient is just to use a router and scan for adware/spyware every once in a while.

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BlueStream Warming up Join Date: 9 May 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 106 Reputation: 6 Rep Power: 5	me still trying to set up everything properly too.. haha.. no time to install.. yet...