stand-alone routers vs. IPMASQ

I like the way you think. I do think that I am giving up much more control
by going to the Linksys router. It is able to port forwarding and even allow
onemachine in the DMZ. The latest version of software also allows one
protocol for VPN. Seems pretty capable, just not as infinitely controllable
as the linux masquerade box.

Maybe not the ideal solution.

Thanks for your input.
Donn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob George" <plug@bobspc.dhs.org>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: stand-alone routers vs. IPMASQ


> "Donn Shumway" <donn@linuxfan.com> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have any input to offer on this question?
>
> Only that I had a SonicWALL device -- similar to the Linksys but much
> earlier generation of product. It generally worked very well and did
> everything it was supposed to do. In short: If you just want something
> simple, they tend to work well. Make sure it'll do redirection if you want
> to make the web server available to the outside! The SonicWALL did, though
> it's more of a $500 unit. Watch out if you need VPN support though. Make
> sure it's supported.
>
> However, this IS a Linux list... I think that the only prudent approach
> would be to convince whoever you need to that you *must have* proper tools
> to do the sort of work you do, and immediately get that dual processor
PIII
> system you've been looking at immediately! Use THAT for your Oracle and
> development work, and stick the P133 under the desk as a headless (unless
> you opt for the 21" display) firewall. You'll also be able to run VMware
on
> the new box (go heavy on RAM), allowing you to run NT, *BSDen and other
> things you absolutely MUST have to keep your skills sharp in today's
highly
> competitive marketplace.
>
> Well, that's the approach I took anyhow! :)
>
> A 100M switch will defintely make things snappier on the LAN.
>
> - Bob
>
>
>
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