Should I replace ICS with Sygate??

[mikeinfwa]

Here's my setup

3 computers on a home lan(linksys 10/100 5 portHub) using Win98SE ICS
Main computer has 2 NIC's (one for modem, one for the hub connection)
The other 2 computers have one NIC connected into the HUB.

Is there any benefit of removing ICS software and replacing it with Sygate that came with
my networking kit?

mike

 

[mikeinfwa]

^^

 

[858diver]

Don't know anything about Sygate, but I am very happy using FREEWARE Analogx Proxy Server on our 4 computer home network. Takes a little work to configure, but it is well worth the effort IMO.



Analogx Proxy Server Description and Download page

 

[BCYL]

There is little reason to switch to Sygate if your current setup serves you right... Sygate does offer a little more security, but with the proper network configuration, ICS can be just as secure....

If something ain't broken, don't fix it!

 

[mikeinfwa]

thanks for the replies.
I still have ICS installed. I did do some tweaks I read about that will make it morer secure.
I ran the port probe test from gibson research. All my ports are closed except 1 (it is stealth).

Guess I keep ICS

mike

 

[BuckMaster]

I use to run Sygate before I bought my router and it was pretty cool. Its nice software that has some weaks and tells alot about your network. I've never used ICS.

 

[shadow]

My vote goes for WinRoute Pro