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What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« on: 05. June 2010., 20:51:22 »
Like in coffee shops, hotels etc. Either free or paid, it doesn't matter.  :)

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What would be the best firewall for public networks?
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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #1 on: 05. June 2010., 21:23:38 »
Like in coffee shops, hotels etc. Either free or paid, it doesn't matter.  :)

In my opinion and experience it's ZoneAlarm: http://www.zonealarm.com

Even Free version is very good. ;)

Download: http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pc-security-free-firewall.htm


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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #2 on: 05. June 2010., 21:27:59 »
My favorite firewall is Zone alarm but you can use Comodo firewall that is also very good.You can download Comodo firewall here.   ;)

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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #3 on: 05. June 2010., 21:31:21 »

What do you think Jan?? Did you already use some of them?


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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #4 on: 05. June 2010., 21:35:08 »
Well I do like ZoneAlarm and Comodo, but I just wanted to know other peoples opinions on which are good for a public network. Some internet security suites have a firewall and a public network setting for the firewall but they aren't very effective.

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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #5 on: 05. June 2010., 21:47:38 »
Some internet security suites have a firewall and a public network setting for the firewall but they aren't very effective.

The most important thing with Firewalls is proper configuration.  :police:

Here is one old Topic related to ZonaAlarm config.: http://scforum.info/index.php/topic,1374.0.html

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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #6 on: 05. June 2010., 21:50:57 »
I do try to configure it to the highest settings, but some internet security suites have either a poor firewall or it lacks important features.

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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #7 on: 05. June 2010., 22:05:11 »
... but some internet security suites have either a poor firewall or it lacks important features.

Which ones do you try??


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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #8 on: 05. June 2010., 22:09:13 »
I've tried a few, including McAfee, Eset and a few others. They seem to have basic firewalls unlike actual standalone programs like ZoneAlarm.

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Re: What would be the best firewall for public networks?
« Reply #9 on: 05. June 2010., 22:27:34 »
I am tested Eset smart security trial with firewall, antispyware and antivirus.Firewall may not have many options as a standalone Firewalls, but in combination with other parts of ESS is very good protection.Thats my experience.

Which ESET version did you try and when??

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