From owner-freebsd-embedded@FreeBSD.ORG Mon Mar 10 20:10:49 2008 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id B633D10656A4 for ; Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:10:49 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from dduong@goldenmunky.org) Received: from goldenmunky.org (206-248-139-62.dsl.teksavvy.com [206.248.139.62]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 59C4E8FC28 for ; Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:10:49 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from dduong@goldenmunky.org) Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by goldenmunky.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5EC9E202232 for ; Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:41:30 -0400 (EDT) X-Virus-Scanned: Debian amavisd-new at mercury.goldenmunky.org X-Spam-Score: -4.162 X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-4.162 tagged_above=-1000 required=2 tests=[ALL_TRUSTED=-1.8, AWL=0.237, BAYES_00=-2.599] Received: from goldenmunky.org ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (mercury.goldenmunky.org [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with ESMTP id xutuAsRWpSkj for ; Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:41:14 -0400 (EDT) Received: from [192.168.2.11] (unknown [192.168.2.11]) by goldenmunky.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 39FAE202231 for ; Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:41:14 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <47D58EE6.7080805@goldenmunky.org> Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:41:26 -0500 From: David Duong User-Agent: Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 (Windows/20080213) MIME-Version: 1.0 CC: freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org References: <200803031807.53588.aj@siegel-tech.net> In-Reply-To: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Subject: Re: Building my first gateway firewall with wireless support X-BeenThere: freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: Dedicated and Embedded Systems List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:10:49 -0000 David Samms wrote: > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-embedded > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-embedded-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" I also recommend the Via Epia SN-Series mini-itx board: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?motherboard_id=550 Already has 2 NICs and is at 1.8ghz with fan or 1ghz for fanless. The reason why for this is because it has enough cpu power for you for present/future projects.