Recommendation for good firewall

[MarcCama]

Hello,

I have a network based on a Windows 2000 Server that I want to share the Internet connection. I need to install a firewall to protect it.

Freeware is preferable, but I'm also willing to look at purchasable softwares. Anyone have any recommendation? If is possible, names of the softwares and/or website links would be great.

Thanks so much,

Camarate

 

[Goner05]

For a free one you can use Zonelabs firewall. You should purchase the upgrade though to Pro edition.

You could also use Symantec's firewall (not sure the price range though)

http://www.zonelabs.com

http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/sat...=&S3=&S4=&S5=&DSP=0&CUR=840&PGRP=0&CACHE_ID=0

Goner05

 

[pinkpanther56]

I know you didn't want to spend but a hardware firewall would be a better solution and i'm sure you can get them for sub $100.

Example

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=172381

 

[MarcCama]

Goner05,

I think that your indications are only to a workstations.

Do you have an option to Windows 2000 network server?

Thanks

Camarate

 

[Goner05]

On the Symantec firewall link go to Symantec Client Security 3.0 With Groupware Protection Business Pack (first product on page) is built specifically for a win 2000 server or can be used on regular desktops. In the description it also integrates with exchange (if applicable) for a e-mail scanner as well.

I have used the Zonelabs Pro edition on my private 2000 sever lab at home and have not had a problem with it interfereing with the server (just have to make sure you configure it properly)

Or as pinkpanther56 said a hardware firewall is a better way to go. Most are easy to set up and use no additional computer resources to run.

Lots of choices, I find most just go with a personal preference and make it work for them.

Goner05

 

[MarcCama]

Thank you Goner05 for the indications.