How can I set WFilter work as a transparent brige instead of using a hub?

General discussion about WFilter ICF features, problems, configuration issues etc.

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metro
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How can I set WFilter work as a transparent brige instead of using a hub?

Postby metro » Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:17 pm

hi, is there a way to set a machine with your software with 2 Nic cards and make a transparent brige instead of using a hub?



we have a dual steam TAP that will get a replication of inbound and outbound traffic but I am not sure the software will be able to block by sending arp request



would be very nice if your software had a build in router to just IN and out in 2 ethernet ports



gengw2000
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How can I set WFilter work as a transparent brige instead of using a hub?

Postby gengw2000 » Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:37 pm

First, WFilter does not send ARP request to block connections, instead, it sends RST packets to terminate TCP connection, which is called as "passby filtering". You may check for more details about "passby filtering" at: http://blog.imfirewall.us/Whats+The+Difference+Between+Passby+Filtering+And+Passthrough+Filtering.aspx



You may setup a windows transparent bridge and install WFilter in it to work. But there is no build-in router or bridge in WFilter.

metro
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How can I set WFilter work as a transparent brige instead of using a hub?

Postby metro » Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:06 pm

ok once I am back in the office I will see if it works with the dual stream tap.. if it does I will probably purchase a licence for 15 users.



does the demo version has a technical limitation? something that is not active?



by the way the product does not work well with firefox.. only with internet explorer

gengw2000
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How can I set WFilter work as a transparent brige instead of using a hub?

Postby gengw2000 » Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:15 pm

The default trial version only has time limit and can only monitor 8 computers. You can apply for an evaluation key to monitor 15 users at: http://www.imfirewall.us/require_evalute.htm



WFilter is able to support firefox. Can you tell me which page is not working in firefox?


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