Author Topic: Firewall (Read 2773 times)

Dick Miller · « **on:** August 10, 2003, 08:19:53 AM »

Well I got the SBC Yahoo DSL up and running, and its great but; they dont have firewall software for the Mac like they do for PC's. Of course they dont bother to tell you that when you order. I'm running OS 9.1 but Nortons Firwall says it only runs on 9.2 or above. I downloaded the 9.2 upgrade but if I could find a Firewall that runs on 9.1 it would save me from upgrading. If I upgrade I'm afraid I will have to reinstall my dsl software. Any recommendations out there ?

pendragon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2003, 08:35:14 AM »

Dick, I used IPNetSentry for several years and was very pleased with it. Details at http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_ipns_overview.html

Harv

Dick Miller · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2003, 09:24:58 AM »

Thanks for the info Harv, I think I'll give them a try.

Dick

WDL · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2003, 10:13:01 AM »

Dick:

I've been using NetBarrier on our 3 Macs and it's
excellent. Our version is 1.1 - then there was 1.2
and not sure how many since.

Going to the Gibson research site and testing the
Ports - they all show "stealth" which is the highest
level of security.

grc.com

BTW - Gibson is now using an improved Ports test
that checks out the first 1056 ports - and provides
more detail which allows you to adjust the preferences
in your firewall.

For example, with the new test I was told my settings had
allowed pings/packets returns - so I opened up the Anti-Vandal section of Net Barrier and put a check mark
in the box next to Pings/Packets - then retook the Ports
test at Gibson and got the highest rating of security.

Our Macs are using 9.0.4 - 9.1 - 9.2.2.

WDL

WDL · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2003, 10:18:06 AM »

Dick:

Forgot to add - all our Macs (and a Dell) are sharing
a DSL connection through a hub. Often two or more
are on at the same time.

WDL

RHPConsult · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2003, 11:21:18 AM »

WDL:

If you have a hub/router, why use an additional firewall?

Doesn't it "come with the territory"?

We have the same set-up for our LAN (plus 2 printers and scanner) and it never seemed to me that an "additional" firewall was necessary.

At least that's what (I think) I learned from The Tortoise when all this was being set-up.

Added note: Hello Dick Miller . . . Go Bucks!

Gary S · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2003, 11:57:44 AM »

I'm not sure but, I don't think a hub alone will give the Firewall protection that a Router will.

I just use a router and as I remember that was one of the reasons I went with a router insead of just a hub.

I may be wrong.

I do know my D-Link Router has a built in firewall ans I get stealth on all my ports at this site:
Shields UP

Mayo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:24:36 PM »

NetBarrier is up to at least version 2.2, which I run with OS 9. Tests at Shields Up indicate that my Macs do not exist, as far as anyone on the Internet is concerned...

RHPConsult · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:44:40 PM »

Mayo:

You are, of course, correct in your clarification/correction.

I was leaping-to-a-conclusion (about the only real exercise my "friend", Mr. Arthus Itis, and I get these days) in referring to a hub/router, which Dick Miller didn't mention in his posts.

Dick Miller · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2003, 07:54:07 PM »

Thanks for all the help guys. Since I need a router anyway that will kill two birds with one stone.

Dick

kelly · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2003, 09:24:54 AM »

D-Link 802.11b cable/DSL router for $30 shipped after rebate

http://dealmac.com/articles/54606.html

http://dealmac.com/sections/networking.html

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