RE: Home network problem

[Ken Sims <mdrg5003@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John and the gang -

> Personally, while ZA gets high marks I've been using an ancient version
> of the Kerio firewall for years.  It's now been bought by Sunbelt
> Software, the folks who make Counterspy.  For a limited time they're
> offering the Kerio FW for $14.95.  Or you can use the free version:
> http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm

I have a Linux-based firewall/router system protecting my LAN and DMZ, but 
I also run Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 (free for personal use) on my 
desktop.  As a technonerd I far prefer KPF over ZA since KPF is mostly 
based on straight-forward rules.

I use a software firewall on PC not only to block any rogue applications 
but also to protect me when I have a VPN connection established from my 
desktop to work.  Any unsolicited packets from the systems at work aren't 
blocked by my firewall/router because they are encapsulated in the VPN 
packets.  Once they come out my end of the tunnel KPF can, and does, block 
them.  I see it in the KPF log.

Ken