Topic: What would be the best firewall for public networks?

[JanAchik321]

Like in coffee shops, hotels etc. Either free or paid, it doesn't matter. 

[Samker]

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

[amko_sa]

My favorite firewall is Zone alarm but you can use Comodo firewall that is also very good.You can download Comodo firewall here.   

[Samker]

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

[JanAchik321]

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.

[Samker]

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. 

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

[JanAchik321]

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.

[Samker]

... but some internet security suites have either a poor firewall or it lacks important features.

Which ones do you try??

[JanAchik321]

I've tried a few, including McAfee, Eset and a few others. They seem to have basic firewalls unlike actual standalone programs like ZoneAlarm.

[amko_sa]

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??