Re: Linux Firewalls

http://openwrt.org/

I really can't stress this project enough. ( as some of you guys may 
know, i've done so in the past. They have a new release, but i haven't 
tried it as i've been tied up with school. But thanx giving is coming up 
so i'll have some free time then).

See if your linksys is supported, and use it. I've been using it for 
years now and have no complaints. In this case, its the best of both 
worlds. A linksys router (with it low power demands... i think 9 watts, 
but don't quote me) and the configurability of linux as your OS, 
firewall, ssh & all.

happy hacking,

b.


David Mandel wrote:
> I'm not sure why you want to install a Linux Fire Wall between your
> DSL modem and your Linksys router.  In most situations the Linksys
> router provides sufficient security by itself - especially when 
> combined with some local firewalling on the individual client 
> machines.
>
> However, there are indeed times when a simple router such as the 
> Linksys won't do the job and either needs to be replaced or used
> in combination with other devices to give a "security in depth"
> type solution.
>
> I have a Linux Firewall between my cable modem and my internal
> routers, and I have installed configurations like this for 
> other people as well.  I have generally used Astaro Linux and 
> Smoothwall Linux for this.  Both of them are easy to setup and 
> run and do a good job.  Of the two, I would recommend Smoothwall
> for home users and small businesses and Astaro to larger organizations;
> but it is a close call.  You can't go wrong with either of them.
>
>
>                                           Sincerely,
>                                           David Mandel
>                                           Chief Activist
>                                           Portland Linux/Unix Group
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>
> On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 [email protected] wrote:
>
>   
>>  I have a home network set up with a Linksys router and a Gigabit swtich and
>> was curious if it is possible or even feasible to install a Linux Firewall
>> between my DSL modem and the Linksys router. I am currently running Fedora
>> Core 5 for my Linux box and would like to know where to gain informaiton on
>> setting it as a firewall for my network, or is there a better solution?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Randy
>>
>>     
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