wyantm06 Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 Would the FREE version of Sygate be good enough for a Firewall?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 Either that or ZoneAlarm, but a hardware firewall is the best way to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 16, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 Umm I have ZoneAlarm Firewall but on one of the forums on here it said that ZoneAlarm slows down your Cable Connection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 That happens to some people and not others... it doesn't affect my speed, or several other people on the fourm that I know of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 16, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 So what should I do?? Just finish my download of the FREE Sygate or keep my ZoneAlarm??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 How far are you on the download? You may as well finish it, and if you decide later you don't want ZoneAlarm, you can switch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 16, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 53% of a 8mb download and I'm using dial-up until July 23rd when they hook my RR up...I just don't want to make the wrong decision and make it go slower with ZoneAlarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 Ive been using Sygate for 2 years now and have no complaints, so far its the best I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOhioRR Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 I have had nothing but problems with ZoneAlarm with my RR, I currently use a router, but Sygate is a VERY GOOD free firewall. Its very optionable (is that a word?) and very easy to set up and stuff like that.......... I'd say get rid of Zone, and go with Sygate. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted July 16, 2005 CID Share Posted July 16, 2005 If you go to the download section of the RR homepage, you'll see that you have free accesss to download the EZ Armor Security Suite (firewall, antivirus, antispam, antispyware). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingzero2309 Posted July 22, 2005 CID Share Posted July 22, 2005 Would the FREE version of Sygate be good enough for a Firewall?? Thanks I suggest Sygate also, i've been using it forever and it never lets me down. I pass all those trustealth tests at that one website (grc.com or something) Its also very light on resources but very strong protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted July 23, 2005 CID Share Posted July 23, 2005 Router has a built in firewall, and for most people, that should be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted July 23, 2005 CID Share Posted July 23, 2005 $20 - $30 for a Wired Router (with NAT; Firewall) is your best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingzero2309 Posted July 23, 2005 CID Share Posted July 23, 2005 Router has a built in firewall, and for most people, that should be enough. i remember seeing somewhere that a router firewall only blocks inbound (either that, or only outbound) traffic, and so a software firewall is still good thing to have. p.s. i dont know if thats 100% true, if anyone knows, some info would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigmac Posted October 24, 2005 CID Share Posted October 24, 2005 That's true wingzero A hardware firewall only blocks inbound traffic. Which means it prevents hackers from attacking you. But it doesn't block outbound traffic, which means that for instance if you download a poker game to try it, and that game came with hidden malicious software, then after you install it, the program is able to perform an action known as "call home", which basically means, communicate with it's creator, to send info about you. That's where the hardware firewalls fail. Personally I hate firewalls. But they're a neccesary annoyance nowadays. They may be boring, annoying, and all you want, but if you don't use one, basically you're f**ked! Especially if you have a broadband connection like most people in these forums. So, eventhou I despite firewalls, I use 2. One is my ethernet router, and the other one is zone alarm. Actually right now I'm only using zone alarm, since I recently moved and I haven't got the time to configure my network propperly and install the router. Now, about zone alarm I must tell you. I've used it since a couple of years ago, and loved the older versions, but the version I have right now, if you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0duc3r Posted October 28, 2005 CID Share Posted October 28, 2005 I used Sygate for about a year then one day it wouldnt let me connect through my wireless router since then ive been using safety.net i havent had anyproblems and definately no speed loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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