This will be a a full router/firewall and its a 2 Ghz system with 40GB HDD and 512MB ddr. just some specs for you to consider, it does not need to be a distro for a slow computer
Thanks for your input.
Dice
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I have been working with linux for a while and i was wanting to turn my linux PC into a full out firewall system, I have seen smoothwall, and a couple others but not sure which to choose.
This will be a a full router/firewall and its a 2 Ghz system with 40GB HDD and 512MB ddr. just some specs for you to consider, it does not need to be a distro for a slow computer
Thanks for your input.
Dice
This will be a a full router/firewall and its a 2 Ghz system with 40GB HDD and 512MB ddr. just some specs for you to consider, it does not need to be a distro for a slow computer
Thanks for your input.
Dice
Would it be just a firewall? Or a router/access pount too. Otherwise smoothwall is probably your best bet. Why wouldnt you just use a router as your firewall?
cause I like to test new distro's, I really dont need a firewall just like to test. I have a Fortigate 200A, that thing is worth more than most peoples computers 
(used to work for them, they gave me this one when i left )
(used to work for them, they gave me this one when i left )
bsd (and NO ITS NOT LINUX) lol
(and NO ITS NOT LINUX) lol
i'm running m0n0wall based on bsd, its stable and fast.. reboot in 1 min or less... minimal requirement, best run on CF Cards...
FreeBSD is a great solution, I use it to run my webserver/mysql/and imap server.
Gentoo Linux is also a great distro to test, it can be customized down to the very bone, and boots up in about 15 seconds. It is working great on my macbook.
Gentoo Linux is also a great distro to test, it can be customized down to the very bone, and boots up in about 15 seconds. It is working great on my macbook.
http://www.ipcop.org/
screens: http://www.ipcop.org/modules.php?op=modloa...PCopScreenshots
Does a good job. All dns queries and firewalling is done on that machine. IPCop machine is on 24/7 and runs P3 700, 256mb memory and 40gig 5400 ata.
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IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. The IPCop interface is very user-friendly and task-based. IPCop offers the critical functionality of an expensive network appliance using stock, or even obsolete, hardware and OpenSource Software.
OLD PC + IPCOP = Secure Internet Appliance
IPCop lets you take an old PC and convert it into an appliance that will.
1. Secure your home network from the internet.
2. Improve the performance of web browsers (by keeping frequently used information)
All this functionality can be managed from a simple to use web interface, even updates and patches can be installed using a web browser.
Remember IPCop works with most home networks and small office networks, dial up modems, cable modems, ADSL, Leased lines and ISDN. It also lets several PCs share connections to the internet. If you have an always on connection to can even use IPCop to protect your web and email servers. IPCop also has remote management meaning you can securely update and reconfigure your IPCop firewall from anywhere with an internet connection!
OLD PC + IPCOP = Secure Internet Appliance
IPCop lets you take an old PC and convert it into an appliance that will.
1. Secure your home network from the internet.
2. Improve the performance of web browsers (by keeping frequently used information)
All this functionality can be managed from a simple to use web interface, even updates and patches can be installed using a web browser.
Remember IPCop works with most home networks and small office networks, dial up modems, cable modems, ADSL, Leased lines and ISDN. It also lets several PCs share connections to the internet. If you have an always on connection to can even use IPCop to protect your web and email servers. IPCop also has remote management meaning you can securely update and reconfigure your IPCop firewall from anywhere with an internet connection!
screens: http://www.ipcop.org/modules.php?op=modloa...PCopScreenshots
Does a good job. All dns queries and firewalling is done on that machine. IPCop machine is on 24/7 and runs P3 700, 256mb memory and 40gig 5400 ata.
for router or firewall, 512mb of ram is completely wasted
all you need is 64-128mb of ram at _most_
but i would reccomend bsd for this situation btw
-clay
all you need is 64-128mb of ram at _most_
but i would reccomend bsd for this situation btw
-clay
I've been using m0n0wall (http://m0n0.ch/wall/) on a soekris net 5801 (http://www.soekris.com/)
Got to say i love the setup, been running like a champ for over a year now. If you dont need the www frontend just a base of FreeBSD or OpenBSD make great firewall/routers also.
Got to say i love the setup, been running like a champ for over a year now. If you dont need the www frontend just a base of FreeBSD or OpenBSD make great firewall/routers also.
i use slackware !! is the best distro ever ! 
dhcp server, file server, firewall........
i love it
dhcp server, file server, firewall........
i love it
Thanks for all your help, I might have some time later in the week to mess with some of these.
Thanks
Dice
Thanks
Dice
Clark Connect
QUOTE (OSXtasy @ Mar 16 2007, 11:49 AM) 
Clark Connect
Looks nice, have you used it at all?
Dice
lol. Dice, I have almost EXACTLY the same computer as you that I want to use as a router/firewall. Right now, I'm trying Windows Home Server on it, but it looks like Clark Connect or Monowall are very good choices for a plain firewall.
On another note, dd-wrt now has an x86 branch that can run with very very little resources. You can check that out too.
On another note, dd-wrt now has an x86 branch that can run with very very little resources. You can check that out too.
i use clark connect 4.1. it's running on an old celeron 400, ibm motherboard with an intel lx chipset. it has 256mb ram and has 4 hd's connected to it. i use it as a firewall/router, file server, and print server. for just firewall purposes, you can't beat monowall's simplicity and low system requirements.
btw i have a backup router with monwall on a pentium (1) - 200 mmx, on a via chipset motherboard, w/ 64mb ram and a really ancient 2gig connor hd.
btw i have a backup router with monwall on a pentium (1) - 200 mmx, on a via chipset motherboard, w/ 64mb ram and a really ancient 2gig connor hd.
moonwall seems like the way to go honestly.... but i have home server too and may set that up asone....
i'm going to vote for clark connect.
powerful router/firewall/server........
easy to use and very lightweight and fast.
powerful router/firewall/server........
easy to use and very lightweight and fast.
just curious but i'm running dd-wrt firmware on my linksys wrt54gl router and it seems to be working pretty well. I've also got an AMD 1ghz old computer lying around so this intrigues me. What makes monowall or other bsd/linux firewall better than what i'm already running?
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