I have been using Smoothwall for over a year now and had very few problems (the problems are mainly to do with the hardware)
Needs about 40MB of space (last time I checked - about 2 iterations ago), and it's easy to install. Download the CD ISO from smoothwall.org and then burn it onto disc and stick it in a spare (reliable, low spec) machine. Needs two network cards (three if you want a DMZ) and that's it. If it's only �150 for the cost of install etc, it's worth it. I paid �100 to my mate who also supports it for me, and it's great. Really really easy to use. I know Nik swears by Clark Connect, but I don't really think it's that much better. Smoothwall is really simple to use, completely web based interface (so you can set up port forwarding/open ports etc). Easy web based access to logs as well. Can easily set up external SSH connection to and from the box. I'd recommend it. The thing is, linux distro firewalls are just better, because the only cost is the box and the support. There is no other cost involved. It's a firewall and is meant to be simple. Smoothwall is well worth it IMHO. Paul ------------------------------------------- Paul Johnston PJ Net Solutions Ltd http://www.pjnetsolutions.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] +44 (0)7866 573013 > -----Original Message----- > From: Alex Skinner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 27 January 2003 16:42 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [ cf-dev ] firewall > > > freesco.org or clark connect > > Linux based distros one of which runs on floppy disk only and > needs two net cards > > both have easy admin screens > > Believe clark connect has a nice admin interface. > > Freesco is more a port blocker than a rule based firewall but > is quite adequate. > > Nik swears by Clark Connect > > The freesco project is based around the idea of creating any > cisco router /gateway firewall using netcards and low cost kit. > > I like it anyway my 2p > > Alex > > -----Original Message----- > From: Justin MacCarthy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 27 January 2003 16:27 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [ cf-dev ] firewall > > > It is a linux distro but you don't need any linux to use it. > Point and click, & web interface.. > > You might need the hosting module too. > > Justin > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Snake Hollywood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: 27 January 2003 16:12 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [ cf-dev ] firewall > > > > > > It's not alinux jobbie is it, cozz I have no exp with linux at all. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Justin MacCarthy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Sent: 27 January 2003 16:05 > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: RE: [ cf-dev ] firewall > > > > > > > > > Agreed and if you what it all without hassle, look at > > > smoothwall.co.uk > > > > > > GPL -> free > > > Corp server �150 with support. > > > > > > 20 mins to install, web interface, snort (ids - hada rule > at 9pm for > > > the sql > > > worm) > > > Automatic updates etc etc. runs on a 486!! DMZ ETC ETC.. > > > > > > Justin > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: Peter Harrison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Sent: 27 January 2003 15:48 > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: RE: [ cf-dev ] firewall > > > > > > > > > > > > ... a half-decent, locked-down RedHat 8.0 Linux box running > > > IPTables > > > > and Shorewall, and some form of intrusion detection system > > > == �0.00 in > > > > software. > > > > > > > > Or get some form of personal firewall onto the SQL server (eg. > > > > Tiny Personal Firewall, Zone Alarm Pro, Norton's one, etc.) and > > > block by IP > > > > address. > > > > > > > > OR... befriend the hackers and ask them to kindly insert > > > code in the > > > > worms to avoid your IP address. > > > > > > > > - Peter > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > >From: Snake Hollywood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Sent: 27 January 2003 15:38 > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: [ cf-dev ] firewall > > > > > > > > > > > > After this weekends lovely SQL attacks, I think it's time > > > to invest in > > > > a firewall for the SQL servers and not give everyone enterprise > > > > manager access who isn't on a static IP address. > > > > > > > > Any suggests on firewall products, pref not the > stupidly expensive > > > > ones like that Nokia at �11k > > > > > > > > Russ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > ** Archive: > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%> 40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > For additional commands, e-mail: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] For > > > > human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > ** Archive: > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%> 40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > For additional commands, e-mail: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] For > > > > human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > ** Archive: > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > > > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > ** Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%> 40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] For > > human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > -- > ** Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] For human help, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > -- > ** Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] For human help, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- ** Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
