Other Sites like this 
Security Tests
Firewalls and Security
Speed Tests, Internet Statistics
Consumer Sites
Networking: LANs, Proxies, Sharing
Internet Sharing Software
Application Software for Shared Internet 
ISP, xDSL, Cable Modem technology information
WinGate links
Forums, Newsgroups

Other sites like this:

• Practically Networked.   Connection sharing, networking, serving, securing, troubleshooting
• Sharing a Cable Modem on Your Lan.   This Canadian site provides an overview of the sharing process.  A link to the site's telenetable BBS is provided.
• ISPs.  Internet access and Internet service providers including DSL, cable, satellite and wireless internet service providers.
• Broadband Internet Access Guide.  Comparison of high speed Internet access providers and articles on how to get the most out of DSL, Cable and Satellite connections,

Security Tests:

• SecurityMetrics free server/firewall test
• DoS (Denial of Service)  Attack test.
• DSLReports.  All about xDSL. Extensive reviews, Security Test, Speed Test,  DSL Availability, Equipment, FAQ
• Gibson Research Corporation Shields Up! security test.
• IT-Sec Security Scan
• SecuritySpace.com provides free and fee-based testing. internet security-related news, resources, tools and services.
• Webtrends Internet security check.
• Vulnerabilities.org scanning tests.

Firewalls and  Security:

• Our choices for a non-techie firewall.   User does not need to know how to define complex  firewall rules to use this application with built-in rules with these applications.

• BlackIce Defender firewall and "intruder" detector. CNet Trial Version.
  • Ethereal Network Protocol analyzer can be used to view BlackIce type .enc files.  Unix / Linux version.  For Windows version, download the two files gtk-libs-19990828.zip and ethereal-0.8.8-non-capture.zip (or current version equivalent). Unzip them and place all the files in a folder, and create a shortcut to ethereal.exe to put in your programs menu.
• HackTracer Intrusion Detection.
• Norton Internet Security 2000.  Personal firewall, privacy, parental control, graphics filter.
• ZoneAlarm.  Firewall and controls what applications access Internet.

• Ami's Internet Firewall Page describes firewall options.
• Astalavista. Security related search engine.
• Conseal Firewall.
• CyberCop Monitor by Network Associates.
• DoS (Denial of Service) DosHelp Desk.  Professional assistance to both Internet sites and their clients to stop network attacks and intrusions.  Links to patches for various operating systems as well as Protection Tools to track the user responsible. 
• "Hacking Exposed" by McClure, Scambray, and Kurtz.  AlephOne, Bugtraq Moderator: "If this book doesn't scare and motivate you to take security seriously, nothing will." Updates, tools, links at Hacking Exposed site.
• HackerWhaker security monitor.
Infosyssec AltaSecure. Comprehensive security portal for Information System Security Professionals.  Extensive links
• NewOrder.Box security info and sources.
• SANS (System Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute.
• Securing WIndows NT FAQ.

• 2Wire Bandwidth Test
• Anyspeed.  Measure downtime and transfer speed between Internet provider and your computer. Identify time when Internet speed is highest.
• Dynamic Info Systems Cable vs ADSL real-time tests.
• DSLReports.  All about xDSL. Extensive reviews, Security Test, Speed Test,  DSL Availability, Equipment, FAQ.
• Internet Traffic Report.  Worldwide, 24-hour, 7-days, 30-days. Ave  Response Times, Ave Packet Loss.
• Internet Weather Report.  Animated maps of current internet lag
• SpeedGuide.net.  PC Performance Tips.  Win9x, cable & xDSL, overclocking.  Tips, links, forums.
• SpeedTest.net. Test your download speed.
• SurfToHere.Com.  Test your bandwidth speed and other stuff.
• TestMySpeed.com.  Lists several hundred speed test sites by geographical location.
• Toast.net speed performance test
• ZDNet Bandwidth Test.  Does your Internet connection fly like an eagle or crawl like a tortoise?

Consumer Sites

• BBBOnLine. Better Business Bureau. Privacy Seal Program.  File a complaint here.
• Consumers' Voice.  Voice your complaint.
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center, an FBI and Natl White Collar Crime Center partnership.  File a complaint here.
• TrustE.org.  All about privacy.  File your complaint.

Networking: LANs, Proxies, Sharing:

• 2Wire Home Portal.   Home Theater Prototype,  24-hour radio, DSL Lookup, Residential Broadband Gateways to connect PCs, printers, Internet Appliances, Home Network, DSL Accessories (On-Line Store), Bandwidth Meter.
• AnyPoint Home Network over phone lines from Intel.
• CableSense.  All about Cable Modems.
• Everything DSL.  Canadian site.  DSL vs Cable; DSL Pricing Scams; Security.
• HPNA (HomePNA).  Home Phoneline Network Alliance Information.  Home and small business LANS.  Up to 500 feet.  Up to 10 Megabits/sec.  Ethernet compatible.  Using existing phone lines with RJ11 connection.
• Intel InBusiness Network Setup Wizard for Windows 95/98 and NT4.
• Network Tutorials.  Network Magazine
• Speedcorp.net: dsl, ppoe, ppoa, cable modems, modems.
• TechFest.  Networking and computer information.
• Windows 98 Se Built-in Connection Sharing for cable, xDSL. Also in Windows 2000.
• J.Helmig's World of Windows Networking.   Windows 95/98/NT4, Trouble Shooting.

Internet Sharing Software:

• 602Pro Internet Server.
• aVert Gateway Server
• ComSocks using SOCKS 4/5
• LiveCon! for Windows.  Track your ISP's downtime.
• Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
• PPPoE FAQ.  Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet.
• Rideway Proxy
• SpeedGuide.net.  PC Performance Tips.  Win9x, cable & xDSL, overclocking.  Tips, links, forums.
• Sygate.  Technically, this is a gateway rather than a proxy server.
• Vicomsoft.  Windows / MacOS connectivity.
• Windows 95/98 Servers.   Index with brief descriptions, pricing, links.
• WinProxy.  This appears to be a close relative or derivative of Wingate.

Application Software for Shared Internet:

• ICQ's WinGate Help Page at icq.mirablis.com.
• NetMeeting Connections Through a Firewall at the Microsoft site.
• Neotrace is a program that is useful in several ways.  It's an excellent means to measure lost packet rates.   Sites can be pinged and their route graphically displayed along with the response times of each node in the route.  Registrant information for each node can be displayed, when available.
• Tardis 2000 synchronizes your PC clock with NTP broadcasts.  Use K9 for Tardis Server clients.  Compatible with Wingate

• Cable Modem Resources on the Web.   MIT Research Program on Communications Policy.
• Cable Modem University; Broadband Bob's Report.   CATV CyberLab Provides the Internet community and telecommunications industry with free, easily accessible, in-depth market intelligence and news centered around the cable industry and technologies that can be run over hybrid fiber/coax networks.
• CableModems.com.  DigitalNation.
• CableModem.org  Cable modem reference guide on the internet.  FAQs, ISP locator.
• CableModemInfo.com.  A collection of cable modem information and links. 
• DSLReports.  All about xDSL. Extensive reviews, Security Test, Speed Test,  DSL Availability,  Equipment, FAQ, ISP locator.
• EverythingCableModem All about cable modems.
• ModemHelp: Support for modems.  56K, ADSL, Cable, ISDN, Wireless, ISPs, Tutorials
• Point-Topic.  Analysis of  business issues concerning broadband access to the Internet, especially DSL.  DSL Worldwide Directory

WinGate links:

• WinGate home.
• Wingate support. System requirements.  FAQ, Knowledge Base, Forums,  On-line Manual for Dial-up, Cable, ISDN, xDSL, T-1.  Security issues.  Installation Guide for Windows 95/98, Windows NT.

• News Groups, forums at  Usenet, DejaNews,  Wingate.
  • Wingate Forum and Helpdesk
  • BlackIce intrusion detector forum..
  • comp.dcom.modems.cable
  • comp.dcom.xdsl
  • comp.security.firewalls
  • sdnet.cablemodems