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Hi,
I am looking to install a decent firewall/web filter at home.
The built in firewall on the virginmedia superhub and my belkin router does not seem to be configurable enough for my liking.
One of the reasons I require this is to filter/monitor web traffic as my son is now at high school so homework research is fine but I don't want any unwanted results in google showing nor any dodgy popups! plus I would like to restrict the amount of time he's on social network sites to a reasonable amount!
My plan is to put the firewall between the cable modem and my router running something like Sophos UTM Home using a pc or getting a purpose made firewall device.
If I was to go for the pc option I would require a low spec but virtually silent pc (it'd be on 24/7), could anyone recommend one?
Or could anyone recommend a standalone box?
Cheers
Paul
I am looking to install a decent firewall/web filter at home.
The built in firewall on the virginmedia superhub and my belkin router does not seem to be configurable enough for my liking.
One of the reasons I require this is to filter/monitor web traffic as my son is now at high school so homework research is fine but I don't want any unwanted results in google showing nor any dodgy popups! plus I would like to restrict the amount of time he's on social network sites to a reasonable amount!
My plan is to put the firewall between the cable modem and my router running something like Sophos UTM Home using a pc or getting a purpose made firewall device.
If I was to go for the pc option I would require a low spec but virtually silent pc (it'd be on 24/7), could anyone recommend one?
Or could anyone recommend a standalone box?
Cheers
Paul