Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a firewall?
A firewall is a gateway that restricts and controls the flow of traffic between networks, typically between an internal corporate ...
2. Do I need a Firewall?
If you have an "always on" cable or DSL broadband connection, you need one to protect your computer from intrusion ...
3. What is the difference between a firewall appliance, like HotBrick, and a ...
Features and price. Routers with firewall features may provide a DHCP server, PAT/NAT services, 1-8 physical ports to network computers. ...
4. How many users can HotBrick's Firewall handle?
Technically it is possible to support on 600/2 up to 125 and 1200/2 up to 250 users; however, the actual ...
5. What are the features of HotBrick's firewall?
HotBrick's advanced firewall features include: FIREWALL Powerful 150Mhz Processor with 16Mb of RAM Throughput of 10 Mbps (6x DSL Speed) ...
6. What is the Hotbrick firewall?
The HotBrick Firewall Router is a 6/12 Port Switch/VPN Endpoint with up to 20 tunnels and is the perfect solution ...
7. What are the advantages of HotBrick's Managed Firewall Service?
Hassle-free protection against intrusion. Lower Cost of Ownership With Hotbrick engineers managing your firewall you save time and money by not ...
8. Who is responsible for losses if I have a HotBrick firewall and ...
HotBrick offers no assurances that any customer's network is 100% secure, we offer our security service on a best efforts ...
9. What is the HotBrick VPN?
The HotBrick Firewall with its 6 or 12 Port Switch and up to 20 VPN Endpoints can create IPSec VPN ...
10. Do I need a Managed Firewall Service?
If you are an IT security professional and have the time (2-5 hours p/week) to maintain and administer your firewall, ...
  • What is a firewall?
  • Do I need a Firewall?
  • What is the HotBrick VPN?