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Ashura
Unstopable
Posts: 370

Here You can post about new freeware Firewalls.
The Idea of this Topic came when i started to search for new firewall after my kerio testversion expired, i was also very unsatisfied with it to be honest  :roll:
so then i checked and found out many firewall with free license. im not gonna test all of them but, if u got personal experience with them u can inform us or suggest your test winner!  :wink:
Here is my choice for freeware firewall:
Comodo Firewall 2.3.4.45
Features&Benefits:
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Application Component Authentication - validates all the components of an application before allowing it internet access.
Application Behavior Analysis - analyzes each application behavior and detects any suspicious activity before allowing internet access.
Defense against Trojan Protocols - advanced protocol driver level protection
Smart Alerts - Every alert includes a Security Consideration section with advice to users.
Windows Security Center Integration - Windows XP SP2 recognizes Comodo Firewall
Self Protection against Critical Process Termination - cannot be shut down by Trojans, Spyware or viruses.
PC Security during PC Start Up - includes the option to secure the host while the operating system is booting.
Automatic Updater - includes an interactive automatic updater component so that users can check for updates any time.
Error Reporting Interface - includes an XP style bug reporting interface.
Firewall Logging - reveals all the activities with detailed descriptions of the events.
Security Rules Interface - combines with an easy to use GUI.
Application Activity Control - watches each application in detail by showing addresses, ports and amount of traffic.
Graphical User Interface - enables or disables any part of the firewall with one click
Application Recognition Database - recognizes over 10000 applications and determines their security risks.

here u can see few screenshots
direct download link
Dark
n00b
Posts: 45

yeah its cool
NeiSep
Ametuar
Posts: 93

PfSense is a nice firewall Free and i think it is also Open Source.
Can be download at www.pfsense.com
Ashura
Unstopable
Posts: 370

aight i see ppl checking this topic so here comes next free firewall Ashampoo Firewall 1.10, i installed it on my mums pc some months ago and she still havent asked anything or had problems with it, means it must be really easy to use firewall!
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List with some key features of "Ashampoo Firewall":
· Heavy-duty firewall protection: Monitors all your computer's network activity and protects you against both incoming and outgoing connections.
· Easy Mode: Get full protection in seconds with Easy Mode and the Configuration Assistant. No expert knowledge required.
· Expert Mode: Experience users can activate this mode for powerful additional capabilities.
· Simple and compact: Self-explanatory user interface. Very small program that uses minimum memory and resources.
· Learning Mode: Automatically identifies programs that try to make connections and lets you decide whether you want to allow them. One-click operation in Easy Mode or full configuration in Expert Mode.
· Rules: Create rules for every program that controls how they can access the network. One-click in Easy Mode or full configuration in Expert Mode.
· Block All: One-click panic button for emergencies that lets you block all traffic, for example if you are under attack or suspect that a malicious program is active.
· Monitor local connections: Ashampoo FireWall can also monitor the local connections used inside your computer. Useful for identifying suspicious activity. Can be enabled or disabled.
· Monitor LAN connections: Monitor all the local LAN traffic into and out of your computer. Can be enabled or disabled.
· Connection log: Detailed logging of all internal, LAN and Internet connections with date, time, application, port used and IP address.
Requirements:
· 128 MB RAM, around 12 MB for the program files.
· Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is required.
· Full administrative rights are required to install the program. After it has been installed it can be used with any user account.

Direct Download link

Ashura
Unstopable
Posts: 370

HexHub is now freeware opensource Firewall
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on our forum u can find more about this project, comment or ask questions related to it at http://www.meka-meka.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=52