Alternatives to ICF for multihomed win2k3 server

I have a single win2k3 server at a hosting facility. I have been
running w/o a problem for almost a year, until yesterday I had the
hosting provider add 3 new IP's. I could no longer connect over HTTP,
RDP etc, I was completely shut out.

After reading a number of threads in the NG, I see that ICF has
limitatios and if I wanted to multihomed, I need to get another
software firewall. Can some folks suggest software alternatives like
Kerio, that cost a lost less that $600 + yearly maintenance of ~$200.
MY needs are simple and I want the cheapest alternative.

Regards,
FrankX

you may want to use NAT instead of ICF. this is how to

NAT and Firewall In the Select Routing Protocol dialog box, click NAT/Firewall, and then click OK. How to enable NAT name resolution Open Routing and Remote Access>server ...
www.howtonetworking.com/Windows/NAT&firewall.htm



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I have a single win2k3 server at a hosting facility. I have been
running w/o a problem for almost a year, until yesterday I had the
hosting provider add 3 new IP's. I could no longer connect over HTTP,
RDP etc, I was completely shut out.

After reading a number of threads in the NG, I see that ICF has
limitatios and if I wanted to multihomed, I need to get another
software firewall. Can some folks suggest software alternatives like
Kerio, that cost a lost less that $600 + yearly maintenance of ~$200.
MY needs are simple and I want the cheapest alternative.

Regards,
FrankX

Bob,

That link does not have enough information or links to MS that would
tell me what I need to know. It is just step-by-step.
What I am trying to do is block all inbound connectivity except for
HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MSSQL and RDS. I just installed SyGate Free personal
edition and it does not allow RDS connectivity. I need to call them
during the week and see if buying the $40 version will solve that
problem.

Thanks,
FrankX