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What distinguishes a "hardware" firewall is the lack of configurability
and software upgradability.

> Anyone have a preference?  I've not needed one before, so I am not >
familiar with them.

The important thing about a firewall is the configuration and that
should be done by someone experienced at it.  That means more than just a
"1 week Cisco class" to learn what the commands do.

When I do security audits on companies, usually the firewall has been
so badly configured as to be almost worthless.  Since you are bridging
between the Internet and your company, any mistakes here will allow the
entire company to be compromised.

I suggest a Linux-based firewall professionally configured.

> Thanks,
> Preston

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