Which firewall do you guys use?
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wahoyaho




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 17:45    Post subject: Which firewall do you guys use?
I used to use kerio but is not just using the default one supplied by windows but I'm unable to host any games for some reason and I think the default firewall might be the problem. Which firewall do you guys use/suggest? Thanks.
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skidrow
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 17:47    Post subject:
windows xp firewall and a stright router firewall.


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wahoyaho




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 17:52    Post subject:
Aye, aside from the problem I'm having with people not able to access my computer I think it does a fine job.
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skidrow
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 17:55    Post subject:
for certain games you need to open a specific port.

But you already knew that right Confused Smile


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CaptainCox
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 17:55    Post subject:
Oh man, how many times have i asked that question in different forums and stuff. I was using Norton until the big crackdown some moths ago (good actually cause its a crappy CPU monster) I used Zone Alarm and Outpost Firewall. I am currently using Zone Alarm Security Suite, it does the job and sorta stays in the background and does what it should. Outpost was probably really good to but I hated all the pop up warnings all the time.


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arw




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 17:58    Post subject:
windows xp firewall
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Sithlord




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 18:03    Post subject:
I used to rely on Sygate Personal Pro firewall and it did perform quite well. But now I kind of stepped back to the Windows XP internal firewall in combination with a packet sniffer.
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YourGod
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 18:13    Post subject:
router


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Ronhrin
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 18:14    Post subject:
Nod 32 Antivirus + Agnitum Outpost Pro + Router


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[sYn]
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 18:37    Post subject:
Router, you don't need anything else..
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Ronhrin
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 19:13    Post subject:
better safe than sorry


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YourGod
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 19:21    Post subject:
Many scan websites out there to test your security. http://www.dslreports.com/scan

Why waste resources if not needed.

And then a good backup will always work the best to be safe.


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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 19:54    Post subject:
mcafee securitycenter


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wahoyaho




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 19:56    Post subject:
Ya, like for example, I can't host any games in Warcraft 3, and on PortFoward.com it says that I should open ports 6112-6119 and I did, I even tried changing the game port option within Warcraft itself and adjusted the port forwarding function on my router, as well as opening my DMZ to point towards my computer but nothing works Sad

(And yes, I allowed the ports in Windows Firewall "Exceptions" list as well as the program itself :[ )
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drugshond




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th May 2006 20:07    Post subject:
look'n'stop
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clitorus




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PostPosted: Mon, 29th May 2006 03:20    Post subject:
Checkpoint firewall FTW!!1
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}-{ydro




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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Jun 2006 16:41    Post subject:
CHX-I Packet Filter
alot of control if you know how to use it
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UserFriendly7
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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Jun 2006 17:18    Post subject:
[sYn] wrote:
Router, you don't need anything else..


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maxiepaxie




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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Jun 2006 17:58    Post subject:
Tiny personal Firewall 2005 Pro, it does the job and doens't use alot of resources (does have something against winamp, constant popups Very Happy)
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deelix
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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Jun 2006 18:01    Post subject:
Whatever you do; don't get Zone Alarm.
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cousinvinnie7




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 06:16    Post subject:
yep let the boos and hisses commence but for $50.00 after rebates NORTON 2006 PRO
and my westell dsl router, have never had any problems gameing , remote access , but thats my choice... good luck


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medeirosm




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 15:20    Post subject:
skidrow wrote:
windows xp firewall and a stright router firewall.


Same.
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Parallax_
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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 15:47    Post subject:
skidrow wrote:
windows xp firewall and a stright router firewall.

Ditto. Very Happy
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Dazz99




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 15:55    Post subject:
vortex66 wrote:
mcafee securitycenter
+ router
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tjuma




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 16:23    Post subject:
brain 1.0 + old 486 pc w/ ipcop
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tiedie




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 16:44    Post subject:
none...i think the XP firewall is on but other then that..nothing
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s0ulse3ker




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 23:00    Post subject:
Agnitum Outpost Here Smile


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GexX2




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PostPosted: Sat, 3rd Jun 2006 23:54    Post subject:
Router firewall.... Nothing much else o.o my router firewall kicks ass so I don't much have a use for a second one -.-


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