Hi there Tim, >From what i've seen Linksys makes great firewalls/NAT routers for internal networks. But, you're running an internet business so why don't you go with something based on *Nix? FreeBSD offers lots of security for something that can install on your old 150-300mhz Pentium that you have lying around.
Zonealarm Pro is a good choice there, I've recommended it to most of my friends, the free version actually..but hey, can't be picky. If you posess a webserver, which I think you would, since you run a business, you should consider a DMZ setup with any firewall that you buy /setup also. And as for the firewall (I don't know if you mean the Netgear firewall or the Zonealarm Pro firewall but, check your settings on Zonealarm and make sure you're not setting weird "Local Zone" properties. That might be the effect in ZA. As for your Netgear firewall, toss it if you want. They do look sleek and cool however, so you can make it your paperweight in your spare time. I still recommend that FreeBSD router that I said was good. Good luck with everything, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: "Tim Bowes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Optimal Home/Office Firewall Solution >Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 10:22:08 -0500 > >I run a small internet business from my home. Originally I was using a >combination of a Netgear FR318 and a copy of ZoneAlarm Pro on each system >connected to the LAN. The Netgear firewall keeps breaking down, third time >this year already. Can anyone recommend anouther hardware/software firewall >solution? > >Also I have noticed that some of the better attempts to gain access to the >systems on the LAN have totally bypassed the firewall and acted as a local >IP, How can I put a stop to this? > >Tim _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
