Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:45:28 -0400 From: David Samms <dsamms@nw-ds.com> To: freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Building my first gateway firewall with wireless support Message-ID: <fr2asq$ubr$1@ger.gmane.org> In-Reply-To: <200803031807.53588.aj@siegel-tech.net> References: <200803031807.53588.aj@siegel-tech.net>
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Aaron Siegel wrote: > 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 I would check put PC Engines ALIX board with 3 Nics, Wireless and a optional IDE interface. If you want to take the easy way check out the pfsense project. Detailed screen shots of pfSense are available here http://www.nw-ds.com/?tab=products&link=1&sub=1
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