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hardware firewall buying Skywise 10-29-2006
Posted by Skywise on October 29, 2006, 4:20 pm
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I'm in the market for a hardware router/firewall device as I
am FINALLY moving to broadband... cable to be precise.

I've looked at a few models from both Linksys and D-link. I
also took a gander at some websites that have customer reviews
to get an idea on what models have/don't have problems. The
problem is that most of what I read are complaints, no matter
what model I'm looking at.

I've also tried a few review websites but they didn't seem offer
me much information beyond what's in the manufacturers brochures.

I'm kind of fond of the Linksys BEFSX41.

Can anyone offer some comments that might help my decision
making process?

What I'd love to find is a website that does reviews and
comparisons like DPReview.com does for digital cameras. They
are extremely in depth and have a search matrix to help you
decide what models meet your requirements.

Brian
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Posted by Anders on October 29, 2006, 4:40 pm
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Skywise skrev:
> I'm in the market for a hardware router/firewall device as I
> am FINALLY moving to broadband... cable to be precise.
>
> I've looked at a few models from both Linksys and D-link. I
> also took a gander at some websites that have customer reviews
> to get an idea on what models have/don't have problems. The
> problem is that most of what I read are complaints, no matter
> what model I'm looking at.
>
> I've also tried a few review websites but they didn't seem offer
> me much information beyond what's in the manufacturers brochures.
>
> I'm kind of fond of the Linksys BEFSX41.
>
> Can anyone offer some comments that might help my decision
> making process?
>
> What I'd love to find is a website that does reviews and
> comparisons like DPReview.com does for digital cameras. They
> are extremely in depth and have a search matrix to help you
> decide what models meet your requirements.
>
> Brian

I have't read up on this site for along time now,
but perhaps you can find something useful here.
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/lans_routers/index.html
/Anders

Posted by Skywise on October 29, 2006, 8:42 pm
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@newsb.telia.net:

<Snipola>
> I have't read up on this site for along time now,
> but perhaps you can find something useful here.
> http://www.tomsnetworking.com/lans_routers/index.html

This is much better than the sites I'd previously found.

Thanks.

Brian
--
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Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html
Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html
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Posted by Leythos on October 29, 2006, 6:51 pm
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into@oblivion.nothing.com says...
> I'm in the market for a hardware router/firewall device as I
> am FINALLY moving to broadband... cable to be precise.
>
> I've looked at a few models from both Linksys and D-link. I
> also took a gander at some websites that have customer reviews
> to get an idea on what models have/don't have problems. The
> problem is that most of what I read are complaints, no matter
> what model I'm looking at.
>
> I've also tried a few review websites but they didn't seem offer
> me much information beyond what's in the manufacturers brochures.
>
> I'm kind of fond of the Linksys BEFSX41.

If the device you are considering is not on a list of CERT approved
appliances, then it's not really a firewall. At least not to the level
that you can feel comfortable that you will be secure.

NAT Routers ARE NOT FIREWALLS.

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Posted by Skywise on October 29, 2006, 8:50 pm
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@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com:

<Snipola>
> If the device you are considering is not on a list of CERT approved
> appliances, then it's not really a firewall. At least not to the level
> that you can feel comfortable that you will be secure.
>
> NAT Routers ARE NOT FIREWALLS.

Thanks for the education. I found cert.org and am still browsing.
Lot's to learn.

I keep seeing people say that hardware firewalls are better than
software firewalls, and figured I'd get a router/firewall instead
of just a plain router. BTW, I use Kerio 4 and feel comfortable
with its performance.

After reading some of the reviews on the website recommended by
Anders, I'm getting the impression that I might want something
more than these "all-in-one" broadband router/firewalls.

I may be just a "home user" but I always seem to have this knack
for pushing the envelope of my computer equipment.

Sure, these little devices might be nice and cheap, but as they
say, you get what you pay for.

Perhaps what I shoudl be looking for is something on the low
end of "industrial strength" or "pro-sumer" or "professional
grade".

Does anyone have some suggestions along these lines for some
makes/models I might be interested in?

Brian
--
http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism
Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html
Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html
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