[nmglug] Linux Router/Firewall

[Bob Knight]

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Bob

Tim Emerick wrote:

>I have a small Dlink Router for my home cable connection that is on it's last
>leg.  It loses connection, runs REAL hot and seems to crap out if there's any
>kind of traffic running on it.
>
>I was going to buy another dlink/linksys type router when I remembered I have
>3 old Pentium 166 boxes sitting in my garage that might be perfect as a
>router/firewall.
>
>So, can anybody suggest a package or set of packages that a novice could
>install as a router/firewall.  I would really like something that works just
>like the small linksys type routers.  Web based management, ability to manage
>from the WAN/Internet side.  DHCP client/server.
>
>Suggestions and/or links would be appreciated.
>
>I would like to use Debian but any distribution would do.  I plan on not
>installing X and it being headless (once the initial install is in place)
>
>My machine is a P-166.  HD space isn't a problem.  64M ram.  2 3com 3c905
>nics.
>
>To paraphrase "you know who"....
>
>Where do I want to go today....with my linux router.  LOL
>
>TIA
>
>Tim Emerick
>
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