Re: FN-FORUM: Firewall's ... again

date posted 25th June 2003 12:59

Tony Jones wrote:
> Client of mine has asked me to supply a machine to be used as a server
> for 3 users (all Win2K). It's mainly going to be used as the internet
> access (bt broadband), file server and back-up.

> Question is .... Would you recommend a 'physical' firewall / Gateway or
> continue with the software he's currently using (WinGate). I have to
> admit to having no experience of WinGate and it currently seems to be
> causing him sharing problems. Though I'm sure I could sort this out if I
> managed to find the manual.

Separate unit, definitely. Either another PC running Smoothwall or
similar, or a little firewall (or firewall/router) box from one of the
usual suspects (Netgear, Zyxel, Sonicwall if he's flush).

Cheers,

Pete
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Peter Croft
PC Associates