DSL as firewall OS
Forum: Networking
Topic: DSL as firewall OS
started by: hoopy frood
Posted by hoopy frood on Sep. 28 2005,20:13
I've tried searching the forums here, and I've read posts,but I haven't found anything on this topic yet...
And yes, I know the first reply will be by someone who
will point me to about a hundred discussions on the topic... B-(
I'm using IPCOP as a firewall. Great distro, very easy to use.
However, I would like to replace it with a very small distro that will allow me to do quick and dirty graphical web browsing without having to turn on another computer. DSL would be perfect.
Yes, I know that adding X and other desktop goodies to a firewall machine will make it less secure.
So... is there a relatively easy, straightforward way to use DSL
as a firewall box, similar to IPCOP?
Posted by AwPhuch on Sep. 28 2005,21:08
Yes with the iptables.dsl and rc.firewall.dslMinor tweaking then of the config file you can set it up with RED/Green/and Orange (or DMZ) subnets
It is also capable of doing internet sharing...look thru the config file or better yet go to the source for the documentation
< Linux firewall software >
P.S. SmoothWall Rulez!!
Brian
AwPhuch