On 29 May 1999, Peter da Silva wrote:
> This is where I'm running into problems. We have a need for a simple
> firewall, between two internal networks, that basically acts as a plugboard.
> We don't need complex proxies, but we do want something more than CISCO
> filter rules. The best fit is the PIX, but it's extremely complex to set
> up: I'm leary of the impact it's going to have on customers after delivery.
>
> Something like the old Gauntlet or the old DEC Seal firewalls, before
> all the GUI and web-based configuration, would be good. Is there
> anything like that commercially available any more (my original suggestion
> of a free UNIX box stripped to the bare bones with a plug gateway in
> the middle didn't fly).
>
What about one of the WatchGuard Fireboxes? They should be able to provide
what you're looking for at a relatively low cost without being intrustive,
hard to configure or overkill. It's essentially what you were thinking of
( a stripped down unix box). Early incarnation were beased on Linux kernel
firewalling-- I don't know if this is still the case. The bright red case
and blinking lights make it easy to pass by people who would otherwise
thwart your suggestions.
+++ath
Derek Vadala, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.cynicism.com/~derek
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