> Hi guys,  me again :)
>   well I've been reading up on compiling a kernel for nat and 
> ipfw.  I'm running a d-link 704 router now.  I want some input here...
> 
> I have an extra box (p200 - 128ram) for a router firewall..
> I was thinking about it being my Gateway/Router/Firewall for 
> my other 3
> computers.   I run a webserver box, a ftp server box, and my 
> workstation
> box behind my d-link.
> 
>  What advantages/disadvantages would I have by running 
> freebsd in place of the d-link?

Adv:
More flexible, more services can be run, well supported via email lists,
etc.

DisAdv:
More power needed, higher learning curve, more time needed for updates,
more things to go wrong, etc.


> 
> How do I connect this?   Do I use 2 eithernets  1 to net and 
> 1 to a hub?

Yes.




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