Re: Router/Firewall Recommendation
From: Stephen Kuhn (skuhn_at_telpacific.com.au)
Date: 06/22/04
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To: redhat-list@redhat.com Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:01:42 +1000
On Tue, 2004-06-22 at 12:51, Alejandro Calbazana wrote:
> 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
I'd see this as an opportunity to use the Linksys first, then the RH box
as firewall/proxy/mail server/spam filter/virus checker/IDS - along with
all the beautiful logging...then again, I love overkill...(and hate spam
and viruses)
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