Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Whats the difference between WIPFW and IPFW?
A: Now WIPFW is unable to change packets content, so it is impossible to redirect packets. Also WIPFW has no traffic shaper. In the future WIPFW will be using ndis driver which will allow all abilities.
Q: What operation systems can be used to run WIPFW?
A: WIPFW can run on all Windows platforms, starting with Windows 2000.
Q: Can I use WIPFW in proprietary or commercial projects?
A: WIPFW is BSD-licensed software, so you can use binaries without any limits, but if used in sources you should follow the license.