Ashampoo Firewall Free 1.20
Posted by Mihai Asmanow on 10 April 2007 - 11:02 · 9 comments & 2812 views
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#1 Posted by WarStorm on 10 Apr 2007 - 11:12
- Cool...since when was this free??? Anybody know if this is any good? Im using Nod firewall atm
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#2 Posted by Novaoblivion on 10 Apr 2007 - 12:47
- I would be interested to know if its any good as well, still using sygate haha.
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#3 Posted by jegar48 on 10 Apr 2007 - 14:24
- It is free (you have to order and insert a key but that is an easy process) and has a very nice list of options including an IP Spam blocker that really seem to work.
The rules are comprehensive and easy to set up. It includes an Auto Start Manager, Internet Cleaner and Active Processes Manager. I was Using Comodo Firewall Pro after sygate went "pay to use" until I tried this little gem. Unlike Comodo, Ashampoo isn't always asking you to "allow" things after you have set a "permanent rule". I wont be going back.
Last edited by jegar48 on 10 Apr 2007 - 14:45
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#4 Posted by WarStorm on 10 Apr 2007 - 14:33
- OMG Ashampoo really need to do something to their website :|
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#5 Posted by sputnik18 on 10 Apr 2007 - 15:31
- Their website is fine.
Actually the firewall is pretty good. Just start using it now. Like it, so far.
BTW, less resource hog and less annoying than Comodo
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#6 Posted by brain_freeze on 10 Apr 2007 - 17:12
- one of the best for x64.
anyone know how to make the firewall settings the same for all users instead of having each user set the firewall up with their own rules?
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#7 Posted by CornShonnery on 10 Apr 2007 - 20:37
- Last time I tried Ashampoo Free Firewall it didn't stealth any ports-a major failing in any firewall- even the XP firewall does this.
Has this been corrected in 1.20?
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#8 Posted by Johnston on 10 Apr 2007 - 23:21
- the problem isn't the ashampoo website,its the ammount of programs they have.They have literally a program for anythin you would want to do on a computer,they should focus on a few main ones that they excel in,such as their burning software.
Features and tools:
* 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.
Technology highlights for the experts:
* Monitor local connections: Ashampoo FireWall FREE 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.