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Date:      Thu, 9 Nov 2000 03:38:26 +0100 (MET)
From:      Moritz Hardt <mhardt@gmx.net>
To:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   roter or proxy
Message-ID:  <12475.973737506@www37.gmx.net>

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Hello,


I am thinking about setting up, either a router or a proxy. Here's the
scenario:

There are several computer labs (school network) and all computers are
configured to get the needed information from a dhcp-server. Now, I need to set
up a gateway (with a cable-modem), thru which all machines should go
online.

My first idea was to set up a transperant proxy (using ipfw). That would
make the administration pretty easy for me. The other idea, that came up my
mind, was to create a standard-router (using routed, etc.).

Now, my questions are:

Which of these solutions would you recommend?
Are there any other solutions you would suggest?
Do you know any disadvantages (slowing down performance, etc.), which I
could experience?
Any other thoughts?

Thanks in advance and please make sure you send your answer also to me,
since I am not subscribed to this list.

-- 
- Moritz
    Keep Lynx alive!

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