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SimpleS14
10-01-2009, 05:13 PM
What firewall software are you guys using? (Windows only)

I'm currently using ESET as it's not bloated nor a resource hog. Also, unlike Windows Firewall, I can control outbound connections.
YucA
10-01-2009, 05:41 PM
i dont use a software firewall. I have a Linksys WRT54G router with custom firmware (HyperWRT+Thibor)that handles anything i could ever want.

Any specific reason you want a soft FW?
Ithical
10-01-2009, 08:00 PM
Pc Tools Firewall Plus + Mcafee Firewall
chibo
10-01-2009, 08:53 PM
WRT54G with Tomato.
Helghast
10-01-2009, 09:44 PM
WRT54G with DD-WRT + Peer Guardian.

I don't think I've ever used a firewall (?)
SimpleS14
10-02-2009, 04:45 AM
I'm assuming you guys are using the Linux based WRT54G? Do you block off all the ports and only allow certain apps to have inbound and outbound connections?

My current WRT54G is not compatible with most 3rd party firmware (I have v5 model).
chibo
10-02-2009, 11:45 AM
Flash your WRT54G or WRT54GS v5 series (v5, v5.1, v6) - DD-WRT Wiki (http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Flash_Your_Version_5_WRT54G)
SimpleS14
10-03-2009, 08:25 AM
Flash your WRT54G or WRT54GS v5 series (v5, v5.1, v6) - DD-WRT Wiki (http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Flash_Your_Version_5_WRT54G)


Thanks, I was able to successfully upgrade the firmware.


Any suggestions on what I should try out?
ravinaziankid
10-03-2009, 09:32 AM
I used Esset too..its pretty good.
Chad4061
10-05-2009, 12:55 PM
I had microtrend pc cillin i believe...it was a complete antivirus/firewall program. It seemed to provide good protection