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Firewalk X 2.3.7

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Firewall config and maintenance utility. Shareware ($34.99)

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Firewalk X is a configuration and maintenance utility for Mac OS X's built-in firewall.

Features found in Firewalk X are:

Can create rules for TCP, UDP, and ICMP protocols.
Can specify ranges of IP addresses and ports including origination and destination ports.
Configurable automatic port value inserter for helping with rule setup.
System setup for firewall activation at system startup.
Can view rules that are currently installed in the firewall for confirmation.
Logging of user defined firewall events and notification of new events.
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What's New

Version 2.3.7:

Fixed problem with connections being broken when switching Firewalk X 2 to active/inactive
Improved network interface detection so interfaces such as tunnels can be detected
Fixed problem where displayed application names would not be localized
Fixed problem with some settings (such as status item and alert users) not sticking or working

Requirements
PPC, Mac OS X 10.2 or later.

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Anonymous reviewed on 12 Oct 2005

It was very good but without a stabe OS 10.4 version it is now useless. I've switched to Netbarrier, easier to use and stable with Tiger (NB version 10.3.6). Sad, I liked Firewalk (better price and support than Netbarrier).

[Version 2.3.7]

Anonymous reviewed on 29 Jul 2005

what is the limmit of rules or ranges that can be added before the system is slowed or bogged out ???

[Version 2.3.7]

Anonymous reviewed on 24 Jul 2005

Excellent firewall, but does not work with Tiger, no mention of Tiger on the web site, and no responses from support regarding when a Tiger-compatible version might be available. I'm not looking for a committment, just a general idea....nothing.

It's very sad, but I have to switch to another firewall now that I've upgraded to Tiger. Right now, it seems as if Pliris is abandoning the market.

[Version 2.3.7]

Anonymous reviewed on 17 Jun 2005

Hands down, the best Firewall product for MacOS X.

Escellent + robust design make it a pleasure to use for both the novice and the power user.

Please make a Tiger-compatible version soon.

[Version 2.3.7]

Anonymous reviewed on 19 Dec 2004

does not work with OS 10.3.7

[Version 2.3.7]

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Anonymous commented on 21 Dec 2004

I had to uninstall and then reinstall the app after the 10.3.7 update. But it does work

Anonymous reviewed on 27 Sep 2004

By far the best firewall for OS/X. It's rock solid, highly configurable and easy to understand. This is a MUST HAVE application if you are serious about security and need flexibility. Apple's built in firewall leaves much to be desired. This is NOT a replacement for the Apple firewall. It's a utility to make it more configurable without actually using command line options to IPFW.

[Version 2.3.7]

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Macmanx206 replied on 29 Sep 2004

Actually, FireWalk X is an entirely separate firewall from Apple's IPFW. However, I would agree as it is not a replacement. There is an option (in the setup assistant and "Default and Settings" tab) which allows FireWalk X to be compatible with Apple's IPFW. So, in short, FireWalk X is not a replacement for Apple's IPFW, nor does it configure Apple's IPFW. It is a companion firewall for Apple's IPFW.

Anonymous commented on 26 Apr 2005

Um, its actually a replacement. The compatibility option is only for a select few items with Internet sharing. It could be done through Firewalk but the author simply made a select button to save coding. Using both just wastes CPU cycles.

Anonymous reviewed on 31 Aug 2004

Excellent firewall, perfect with LittleSnitch (yes I am paranoid LOL). It is stable and it works flawlessly. It is better than Netbarrier IMHO. By the way, I've bought it years ago and updates are still free, that's great.

[Version 2.3.6]

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Anonymous commented on 27 Sep 2004

RIght on, totally agree!

Anonymous reviewed on 15 Aug 2004

I have been using this app since 3 years. It has never crashed or caused any problems, it is very stable. Ocasionaly, after system updates, it needs to be re-installed. The transition to Panther was handled by the developper quickly and successfully. The interface is mature, easy to use. It is independent of the built-in ipfw. It does not offer all the options of ipfw, but can optionally work alongside it so one can use some of the more arcane rules of ipfw. One feature I miss in other fw apps is monitoring and optional restriction of access of applications to the net - usefull to keep the phone-home applications under control.

[Version 2.3.6]

Anonymous reviewed on 06 Jul 2004

Works fine before and after update. No problem with OS 10.3.3 and 10.3.4. Very good. Add a nicer GUI and it will be perfect.

[Version 2.3.6]

Anonymous reviewed on 30 May 2004

If you upgrade from 10.3.3 to 10.3.4, Firewalk X 2.3.6 will quit working...ARGH!!!

[Version 2.3.6]

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Anonymous commented on 02 Jun 2004

I discovered I had the same problem. Tried to upgrade again to FWX 2.3.6 in 10.3.4 (I had already upgraded it in 10.3.3). The installer did the upgrade, I restarted and voila FIreWalkX 2.3.6 was working again.

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Downloads:17,347

Version Downloads:4,446

Type:Internet : Internet Utilities

License:Shareware

Date:27 Sep 2004

Platform:PPC

Price: $34.99

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Firewalk X is a configuration and maintenance utility for Mac OS X's built-in firewall.

Features found in Firewalk X are:

Can create rules for TCP, UDP, and ICMP protocols.
Can specify ranges of IP addresses and ports including origination and destination ports.
Configurable automatic port value inserter for helping with rule setup.
System setup for firewall activation at system startup.
Can view rules that are currently installed in the firewall for confirmation.
Logging of user defined firewall events and notification of new events.
Saving, importing, and exporting of rules sets.
Watch Mode to help with firewall setup.
Can preserve NAT settings for most NAT configurations.
Dockling that allows independent switching rule sets on the fly.
Smaller, compressed main interface to preserve screen realty. Setup Assistants to aid novices with firewall setup.
Firewalk X Repair Kit application that can fix possible problems with Firewalk X and the firewall.

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