Firewall advice

[Craig White]

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> From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Mike
> Porter
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 9:06 AM
> To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: Firewall advice
>
>
> I would appreciate some advice regarding firewalls.
>
> This week, I might be doing some network consulting for a small
> business.  Now, they have a small network on Windows 3.51.  They are
> planning on getting DSL for high speed internet connection, and
> therefore will have a static IP.
>
> My question is on the type of firewall to consider or suggest.
>
> I have read some on configuration, but have never done one myself.
> Though, by the time they get DSL, I am sure I can learn enough.
>
> Should I consider, as some have said, a router with the firewall
> protection built in, a ready made software package like www.netmax.com,
> a light-medium script like TrinityOS, or should I struggle to make one
> myself?
>
> Their might be lesser expensive options than a Firebox, but I would
> appreciate any suggestions.  Also, not to cause a Linux/BSD war, but
> which of these two OS options is generally considered more secure?
> Netmax offers both as options.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Mike Porter
>
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I use Trinity OS stuff - I think it's very comprehensive.

I have no experience with BSD stuff but from what I read, FreeBSD is far
more security conscious than any linux stuff.

Commercial stuff is trading off on you lack of knowledge for a price. I
personally preferred to learn how all this stuff works.

Craig