Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:23:31 -0700 From: "Victor Foulk" <VFoulk@KEWD.com> To: <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: FreeBSD Gateway Message-ID: <000001c4f09b$f67534d0$68bbbbc0@kewdaeahnhd04i>
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Hello all,
I have been looking into setting up a network gateway
using a FreeBSD box, so that I may employ many of the
network security features of the system (and to
overcome the fact that the current network is
insecurely connected to a much larger ~public LAN).
The configuration would be much like this:
{Internet}--{Huge/NastyLAN}--{FreeBSDGate}--{SafeLAN}
Most of what I see states that I should use
a *minimum* of:
266Mhz processor
64MB RAM
1GB HD (actually ~2GB based on number
desired security apps)
2 Compatible NIC's
What I really had hoped to find, was more of an experienced
networking guru's thumb rule equating the number of safeLAN
workstations with the required gateway RAM/Processor; to
enable all safeLAN users to experience a minimal network
transaction time roughly equivalent to what they would see
if plugged directly into a really good hub.
Something maybe in the form of:
Proc Speed = X*Users+Y
RAM = W*Users+Z
I am far too new at this to have a clue what numbers to use
to even approximate. Any advice on this matter would be most
appreciated.
Thanks!
Victor
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