Router/Firewall Recommendation

From: Alejandro Calbazana (acalbaza_at_calbazana.com)
Date: 06/22/04

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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:51:43 -0400

    Hello,

    I was looking for some recommendations on using a standalone RH machine as a
    firewall. Right now, I have an older Linksys router which I use as a
    standalone router for my broadband connection. I was considering placing a
    firewall behind my router. Other than being overly paranoid, I'd like to do
    this b/c i like the logging capability of iptables and iptables has much
    more flexibility as far as rules go. The Linksys router simply routes,
    forwards, and does rudimentary logging. My questions are:

    1. Is the overkill from a home network?
    2. Should I just use my linux box as a router AND a firewall and ditch the
    Linksys appliance all together?
    3. If there is room for both, how might the router allow traffic to flow to
    the machine I designate as my firewall?

    Thanks,

    Alejandro 

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