What is IPFire?

What is IPFire?

IPFire is a hardened, versatile, state-of-the-art Open Source firewall based on Linux. Its ease of use, high performance in any scenario and extensibility make it usable for everyone. Security is the highest priority in IPFire.

How to install IPFire on Windows?

After clicking on start button, following window appears for IPfire installation. Press “Enter” button to start installation procedure. Select the desired language from the given list. Press “Enter” button to start installation and accept GPL license. GPL license acceptance is shown following.

What is the highest priority in IPFire?

Security is the highest priority in IPFire. It is hardened to protect itself from attacks from the Internet and prevents attacks on your network. Its powerful firewall engine and Intrusion Prevention System protects your network against attacks from the Internet and Denial-of-Service attacks.

Why IPFire package manager is important?

Since IPFire will connect directly to the internet, due to this, there will be chances for hackers and threats to attack it. To avoid those threats and attacks Pakfire package manager helps administrators to keep the the packages database up-to-date in IPFire.