[KLUG Members] Re: Routers & Firewalls

[Tony Gettig]

Dude,


I agree. You might try a Linux router before dropping the cash on
something like those netgear/linksys routers. I own a linksys wireless
router with the firewall on it, but I don't use it. I've been very happy
with IPCop. I'm running it on a 16 MB P100 with a 1 GB drive. Does the job
quite nicely. It's really easy to install and config.
http://ipcop.sourceforge.net

Of course, YMMV. I guess something is better than nothing, but I don't
trust those the firewalls on those things either.

Tony Gettig


>
> There's a linksys here.  I don't trust it as far as I could throw a
> fridge  (as I could throw the linksys pretty far).  I've posted a few
> peculiarities with it in the past, so I'm working on putting my linux
> box  in front of it.
>
> Linksys' and their ilk are cheap and quick, but  I simply do not trust
> them.
>
> If you have the means, pick up an old computer (~ $30) and toss some
> linux-on-a-floppy distro or something on it.
>
>
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> In considering the need for a router, and wanting to stay with a brand
>> that I trust (Netgear,) (unless the gurus feel otherwise.) I see that
>> Best (Worst? ;-) ) Buy has two that I am interested in, except for
>> cost. My bean counter will have a canary if I tell her the cost of the
>> one, but I want what is the best for the long haul.
>>
>>                   Netgear Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch
>>                   —
>> FR314
>>                   Integrated 4-port switch shares high-speed cable/DSL
>> Internet
>>                   connectivity; true firewall security prevents
>>                   attacks;
>> access
>>                   filtering capability
>>                   View all products in this category.
>>                                                        ThinkAbout™ It
>>                                                       $249.99
>>
>> or
>>
>>                   Netgear Platinum Cable/DSL Web Safe Router with
>>                   4-Port
>>
>>                   Switch — RP614
>>                   Built-in 4-port switch to share high-speed cable/DSL
>> Internet
>>                   access and more; content filtering and browser
>> activity
>>                   monitoring; NAT firewall
>>                   View all products in this category.
>>
>> In the mighty gurus opinions, which of the two is the best buy? True
>> firewall security or NAT firewall? Or should I just get a plain router
>> and use a old box that I have for a firewall?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Bruce
>>
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