AH, very easy to fix. Either get rid of or modify the default rules so that
only user/computer IPs can access. All others are blocked. Then, only the
IPs of users/computers are counted.

John Tolmachoff
Engineer/Consultant/Owner
eServices For You


> -----Original Message-----
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 1:23 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really Good
Firewall
> 
> My problem with the way Sonicwall counts nodes.  They seem to detect
> anything on the network not just Internet enabled devices, so my
> printers and switches get counted with my PC's.
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John
> Tolmachoff (Lists)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 3:18 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really Good
> Firewall
> 
> And your point is? PIX does the same thing. The reason behind the price
> levels is so that a small office with only 3 people does not have to pay
> a
> huge amount of money.
> 
> VPN licensing has always been per user. However, the Enhanced OS (which
> you
> would get for WAN failover and LB) includes 10 VPN client licenses.
> 
> John Tolmachoff
> Engineer/Consultant/Owner
> eServices For You
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:IMail_Forum-
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darin Cox
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:07 AM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really Good
> Firewall
> >
> > TZ170 is licensed by the number of nodes that are behind the firewall.
> > http://www.sonicwall.com/products/tz170.html#num
> >
> > Pro2040 seems to remove some of that obstacle, but still licenses VPN
> on a
> > per-user basis.
> > http://www.sonicwall.com/products/pro2040.html#num
> >
> > Looks like the Pro1260 will meet Chris' BW requirements.
> >
> > Darin.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Tolmachoff (Lists)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:38 PM
> > Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really Good
> > Firewall
> >
> >
> > Per user pricing for what? Are you talking about the AV add-ins? I do
> not
> > even recommend thoses.
> >
> > John Tolmachoff
> > Engineer/Consultant/Owner
> > eServices For You
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:IMail_Forum-
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darin Cox
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 9:10 AM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really
> Good
> > Firewall
> > >
> > > Only problem I have with SonicWalls is the per-user licensing.  In
> larger
> > > environments I prefer the Cisco so I don't have to worry about how
> many
> > > users I have.
> > >
> > > While not as configurable as PIXes, the SonicWalls are solid
> overall,
> and
> > > generally a very good value.
> > >
> > > Darin.
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Tolmachoff (Lists)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:59 AM
> > > Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really
> Good
> > > Firewall
> > >
> > >
> > > Sonicwalls.
> > >
> > > The Pro 2040 and above using Enhanced support not only unit fail
> over
> and
> > > load balancing but WAN fail over and load balancing as well.
> > >
> > > John Tolmachoff
> > > Engineer/Consultant/Owner
> > > eServices For You
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:IMail_Forum-
> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Ulrich
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:04 AM
> > > > To: [email protected]
> > > > Subject: [IMail Forum] OT: Need a Recommendation on a Really Good
> > Firewall
> > > >
> > > > We've been running a name-brand firewall for a while now.  Over
> the
> last
> > > > couple of weeks, we've seen a loss of traffic, people having
> difficulty
> > > > connecting, etc.  Traffic doesn't seem much higher, we've rebooted
> the
> > > heck
> > > > out of it, routers, etc....
> > > >
> > > > We are upgrading our network (moving to a new facility) so it's
> probably
> > a
> > > > good time to upgrade anyway.  I'm looking for something that can:
> > > >
> > > > 1.  Be redundant (run 2 firewalls for failover)
> > > > 2.  Full port controls, monitor active connections, etc.
> > > > 3.  VPN
> > > > 4.  Automatic DOS detection and blocking
> > > > 5.  Load balancing between firewalls
> > > > 6.  Internal load balancer functionality (if available) (ie.
> balance
> > > > traffic between 3 web servers)
> > > >
> > > > Price isn't the biggest factor; something solid, reliable and
> > bullet-proof
> > > > if the focus.  Please don't recommend X app on a linux box.
> > > > Not to start a religious war, but we don't do any Linux, not
> interested
> > in
> > > > learning it, etc.  Plug and play, baby.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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