One advantage is you can keep you current subnet and with the freebsd box you could run a whole another subnet with it .. or it can be used just to learn and play. But with a dlink already in the network Iwould use it as a play thing and try new things on that box. I like to use p1 and below for small routers anything above is a good test platform for new projects I want to learn ----- Original Message ----- From: "RD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 4:08 PM Subject: FreeBSD Router/Firewall Questions
> 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? > > How do I connect this? Do I use 2 eithernets 1 to net and 1 to a hub? > I also have 1 crossover rj45 cable for card to card connection that I > haven't tried yet... > > Tx guys > RD > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
