Is CHX-Packet Filter FREE????

I would like to know if the CHX Packet Filter Firewall is free for home users?

Please advise.

Because the following statement says this: "CHX™ products are free of charge for non-profit activities by home users, students and charitable organizations. To obtain a link to the full version and a serial number via e-mail please use the following form".

But at the bottom, it tells you to download a TRIAL version... Im confused.

But, looks good for a firewall. IF IT'S FREE..... THEN IM IN HEAVEN!!!!!!

 

Hi,

It is free.

Regards,
fluxgfx.com

 

Ok, then could you please explain why they have it as a TRIAL Download? (Why dows my Download file have it has TRIAL?

Please explain....

This firewall does infact do heavy duty SPI. So, why is it not popular firewall

 

You can get the full version (for home uesrs) here:

http://www.idrci.net/products/spfpur.html

Just register your name and email and a link to the full version will be emailed to you!

BBQKing

 

But the question is, is this free?? Becasue if its free then why do I need to register a license?

 

It is free, for home use.

 

I tried playing aroung with this and seems like a goode firewall.

But when I first tried this warning window keeps on popping up that I have 25 days till trial ends. I thought they said to me its free and I could use it on many PCs as I like through email, because I emailed them

Im confused. So its going to be free even If the trial version expires

Very confusing.

I am still very confused.

First they tell me its free, but during installation a window keeps
popping up
reminding me the trial version is almost up. Now what do I have to do
after the
trial period is over? Do I have to pay a fee

And also, I have another computer in Europe, will it also work on that
machine,
or is it limited to only ONE computer? Meaning ONE user license?
Could I
install this on more than ONE computers, or is it limited to only
ONE?

 

Hello,

I apologize for the confusion the registration process might have triggered.
The trial version will expire within 30 days from its original installation. If at any point in time - during your trial period - you wish to register for personal use - then you must do so by providing a valid email address in the registration form on the product's website. You will receive a link to the full version - and free - package.

You can install this full package on as many systems as you may seem fit, as long as it is for non-profit use.


Best Regards,

Stefan.

 

I just registered...But this is what I do not understand. Whats the point of registration and receiving a registration key when its FREE? Thats what I dont seem to get at.

And just to confirm here..... Will I be able to install this on more than one PC? Or, is it limited to only one PC? (Meaning after registration)

And also, (after registration) is there any registration expiration or is this a lifetime thing?

And lastly.....does this also work on Dial-Up modem interfaces?? Please advise.

 

There isn't really any point in getting the key, or going through the whole registration trouble(unless you decide to use the software - in which case you'll have to go through that minor incovenience). However - if there were going to be any serious issues with our software we would like to be able to inform our "free" user base via email of any such occurrences. As simple as that. It may seem as an awkward system but it lets us keep our free user base informed.

There are no limitations or expiry dates on the full packages you've obtained. You can install this full packages on as many systems as you wish.
The only limitation with dial-up interfaces is that you can only set the "stateful" properties after the dial-up is initialized (you will only see the dial up interface if it is "up").


Best Regards,

Stefan.

 

So your saying , it will only detect the dial-up modem AFTER it dials the ISP connection? or right after when PC boots up?

So your saying that after I make or enable the SPI in the Interface Properties of the dial-up modem, It will not save it after I logoff the Internet? And then, when my dial-up modem dials-in again nextime I go online, will I have to go back to the Interface Properties again to re-enable the SPI settings??

Please confirm.

 

No. The settings will be saved once configured. The modem will be detected when it establishes the ppp connection tro your ISP.

Best Regards,

Stefan

 

If Zone Alarm does Stateful Packet Inspection like CHX-1 does, then I'll go with ZA for a stand-alone machine.

As you were saying about CHX-1, is best to use on servers. What do you think? Should I stick to ZA or use this one ZA does full stealthing on GRC.com. no doubt about it and Im sure CHX will do the same.


Although however, using a "lesser known" firewall application is good because it can't be bypassed by hackers or trojans.

 

"Online webscans" - http://www.fluxgfx.com/ssc/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=51

 

I won’t debate the fact ZoneAlarm having SPI, I like to see official articles or official something stating ZoneAlarm is stateful. But if ZoneAlarm is stateful, It would be more stateful-like and not true stateful like CHX-I…

 

Great link.

But I would like to add something here. Even though all the ports are stealthed, thats fine....but, your IP address need to be stealthed too in some way. Thats the main concern. Ports AND IP address needs to be stealthed in order to have a good functioning firewall. And plus I have the following ports and services disabled manually for extra security: Please look and evaluate:

Ok I have the follwoing Services DISABLED:

Like NetBIOS/NETBois Helper (NETBIOS IS COMPLETELY DISABLED)

File and Sharing id Disabled

Ports 139, 445, and those ars disabled

DCOM is Disabled

Local Security Policy is set to= (LSA in registry set to= (2)

netmeeting is Disabled... Telnet is also Disabled

I could go on and on.



Well, anyway.... I am thinking about switching to Linux anyway with an IPTables script that were given to me a while back. And thats Im sure does SPI. Because it examines every connection (ESTABLISHED, NEW, RELATED,) whether to drop it or accept it.

 

Stick with ZA if it works well for you. No point in making things any more complicated than they need to be.

Regards,

CrazyM