Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:41:26 -0500 From: David Duong <dduong@goldenmunky.org> Cc: freebsd-embedded@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Building my first gateway firewall with wireless support Message-ID: <47D58EE6.7080805@goldenmunky.org> In-Reply-To: <fr2asq$ubr$1@ger.gmane.org> References: <200803031807.53588.aj@siegel-tech.net> <fr2asq$ubr$1@ger.gmane.org>
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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.
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