Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 18:07:53 -0700 From: Aaron Siegel <aj@siegel-tech.net> To: freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org Subject: Building my first gateway firewall with wireless support Message-ID: <200803031807.53588.aj@siegel-tech.net>
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Hello My almost ten year old pc that has been running 24/7 as a firewall gateway is about to die. (Of course it is running Freebsd) I would like to build a embedded gateway, DNS server, with DDNS client, wireless access point, IPSEC , and firewall. I appreciate some guidance, some helpfull links, or maybe share some of your experiences. I hobbyist not a developer. I do not expect this to be easy. My dream access point would have two interfaces one protect by IPSEC vpn and an unsecured (just a cheap linksys device connected to the LAN). The big question how much processor power will I need to support one to ten clients? The LAN will support a couple of desktops, and maybe a toy server (backup mail server). I am looking at Soekris 48xx and if needed the vpn board.. As of now I like to stick with x86 platform. Any other suggestions? Thank You Aaron
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