At 13:11 +0200 10/8/01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I need to setup a firewall box for my ethernet cable modem. Is there a >checklist or HOWTO I can use to set up the Debian based firewall?
At http://www.yc.debian.org/doc/ddp ( yc = your country ) is the Debian Documentation Project. Check the administrators' manuals There is a "securing Debian Howto" > >E.g. >1. What is the minimal number of packages I need? Zero. A kernel is enough for a firewall >2. How should I setup dhcp ( external to ISP ) By dhcp cleint. The caveat is assigning the right NIC. > and internal to NATed network? IMHO, Not. Configure internal NIC with static adres. > >Any pointers would be appreciated. Beside the Debian Documentation project, also "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > >Thanks in advance Your are welcome > >Robin > Kind Regards, Geert Stappers --------------------- The Future is now, be part of it.
