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IPFire vs m0n0wall

A side-by-side look at IPFire and m0n0wall. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IPFire

IPFire

Network & Admin

IPFire is an open-source firewall distribution based on Linux. It focuses on easy setup, good hardware support, and high flexibility. IPFire uses stateful packet inspection for network filtering and aims to provide high security while maintaining performance.

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m0n0wall

m0n0wall

Network & Admin

m0n0wall is a free, open source firewall software that can turn old PCs into dedicated firewall appliances. It is based on FreeBSD and provides advanced networking and security features.

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