Check out the Linux Router Project (http://www.linuxrouter.org). I'd run that with either Ipchains or Iptables. I can't remember which is newer / better / easier / prettier / less filling / better tasting / whatever.
Also check out the Linux Firewall How-to @ http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Firewall-HOWTO.html And there is a free opensource IDS @ http://www.snort.org if you're looking for intrusion detection. -Ben -----Original Message----- From: David Hayes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 5:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Linux box as firewall Hi, I've got an old p150 with about 64Mb Ram hanging around that I'm going to set up as a firewall for when I get broadband. I have a few questions that hopefully somebody can answer 1. Whats the best distribution to use, I have had quite a bit of experience with Linux but not for the last 4/5 years so I'm a bit out of touch. 2. I'll need a network card for the box, any reccomendations for a cheap(ish) card that will be easy to configure under linux 3. Until I get broadband I'll probably set it up so the Linux box dials my normal ISP, I've only got a cheap winmodem any reccomendations for a good modem to use with Linux Thanks for all your help David Hayes -- GMX - Die Kommunikationsplattform im Internet. http://www.gmx.net
