abo sager Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi everyone,I use McAfee Firewall. Am thinking that it would be better if I use another firewall, such as symantic, in the same time. Is it ok? Or should I use one firewall only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsposter Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Firewalls that are 'software packet filters' on the same machine they are supposed to protect are dangerous.You will be much better off with a cheap linksys or dlink router/firewall between your home net and the internet.Cost is damned near the same. You can get an obsolete, but perfectly functional and effective Linksys BEFSR41 for less than U$20 on ebay. The cheapest I've seen Symantec firewall is about U$30.If you need more than 4 network ports (the befsr41 has 4), the befsr81 with 8 10/100 ports goes for about $40 on ebay.And you'll gain some system performance back. The Symantec firewall (like many of their products) isn't exactly the most efficient piece of code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Joker Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Firewalls that are 'software packet filters' on the same machine they are supposed to protect are dangerous.You will be much better off with a cheap linksys or dlink router/firewall between your home net and the internet.Cost is damned near the same. You can get an obsolete, but perfectly functional and effective Linksys BEFSR41 for less than U$20 on ebay. The cheapest I've seen Symantec firewall is about U$30.If you need more than 4 network ports (the befsr41 has 4), the befsr81 with 8 10/100 ports goes for about $40 on ebay.And you'll gain some system performance back. The Symantec firewall (like many of their products) isn't exactly the most efficient piece of code.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'll second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcloud Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Its not O.K. to use 2 firewalls. If your using XP, it's O.K. to disable the Windows firewall (this was done automatically when I installed Zone Alarm), and in the security center it specifically states "Two or more firewalls running at the same time can conflict with each other." Not recommended, even though I turned back the Windows firewall, Zone Alarm is smart enough to turn it back off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxthebomb Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Firewalls that are 'software packet filters' on the same machine they are supposed to protect are dangerous.You will be much better off with a cheap linksys or dlink router/firewall between your home net and the internet.Cost is damned near the same. You can get an obsolete, but perfectly functional and effective Linksys BEFSR41 for less than U$20 on ebay. The cheapest I've seen Symantec firewall is about U$30.If you need more than 4 network ports (the befsr41 has 4), the befsr81 with 8 10/100 ports goes for about $40 on ebay.And you'll gain some system performance back. The Symantec firewall (like many of their products) isn't exactly the most efficient piece of code.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I would Third this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale5605 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Don't use 2 software firewalls. Use 1 hardware firewall (router) and 1 software firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Soul Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Don't use 2 software firewalls. Use 1 hardware firewall (router) and 1 software firewall.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>sounds about right, id try that but whats the real point in using a software if you have the hard ware version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techniquefreak Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 The point is to deny unauthorized outbound access - that's all, Lost Soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcloud Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I think this issue has been resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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