Physically separate networks to finally fix server issues
Ever since I moved the site over to Linux, I've had weird, unexplained issues, most often the network would stop responding with no warning....
Tag: Firewall
Free Parental Controls for PC Games
Just like so many things, video games become a problem when they interfere with other aspects of a normal life. Regardless of your reasons, sometimes...
Most Read Articles of the Past Decade
While we get a lot of traffic from articles about heatsinks, cases, motherboards and other PC hardware, there are just some articles that just shoot...
Linux Firewall Part 6: Overcoming Email Server Problems
As discussed in our article “Why Build a Linux Firewall“, there are many advantages to having a custom-built firewall appliance in your home. While these...
Linux Firewall Part 5: The GUI Interface
Now that you have IPcop installed, you need to configure it. IPcop provies you with a web interface in which you can configure nearly all...
Linux Firewall Part 3: Selecting Your Hardware
As mentioned in the previous segment, you can create a professional-level firewall using old hardware that you would otherwise throw away. Some people may choose...
Linux Firewall Part 2: Determine Your Network Setup
Many firewalls make certain assumptions and use several standard conventions. Understand the standard terminologies and you’ll have an easier time when setting up your firewall....
Building a Linux Firewall Part 1: Why?
There’s no doubt that the internet today is more powerful than ever… and great power demands great responsibility. There are threats everywhere that you need to...
Linux Firewall Part 4: Installation
For the purposes of this turotial, I am making several assumptions. I am assuming that your green network is 192.168.1.x and your orange network is...
Bigfoot Xeno Network Card First Look
Every person on the internet has experienced lag… the feeling of frustration while waiting for something online. It’s not that big a deal when waiting...
Fighting Firewalls
Some of you may have noticed that OCMS has been down off-and-on for the past day or so… that is because I installed a hardware...
What Firewalls Do and Don’t Do
Over the last few years, security threats to companies have grown and altered dramatically and so have the defences. Traditional firewalls, installed over three years...
D-Link DI-604 Broadband Router Review
It happens to the best of us—too many devices demanding easy access to the internet and each other. Yes, wireless is here and wonderful, but...
SMC 802.11g Wireless Network Kit
I recently received a total wireless networking package from SMC featuring a router, PCI card, and PCMCIA card for a laptop. SMC is a company...