I was looking for a software firewall and thought I'd test a few to see what they could do for me.

For the test I used the port scan at shields up to see what each firewall would let through.

LINK
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Here's a few results

RED=open port
BLUE=closed port
GREEN=stealth (port not seen)

Bit Defender 9 pro Firewall



Zone Alarm Firewall



Windows XP Firewall (SP2)


EDIT/ Bit Defender has a good anti virus,I just thought it'd be interesting to see what the firewall was like....now we know.

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LINKSYS ROUTER (no software firewall)