There is a list of IPCop compatible hardware found here http://www.ipcop.org/cgi-bin/twiki/view/IPCop/IPCopHCLv01
Personaly when it comes to commercial clients and firewalls I prefer a hardware solution because they are usually safe. The Netgear FM114 series firewalls are very inexpensive and incredibly easy to setup. clients want security and value for money (which are normally mutually exclusive) and will get very antsy if there are on-going problems or regular visits to resove the same problem needed. This is a one stop, quick and cost effective solution. Hardware firewalls cannot be software cracked, are fast and don't absorb CPU time. You also don't have to rebuild them every time you change boxes, software etc. Another nice feature is that they can deal wth DHCP, be moved where ever you want, allow you to shut down your servers for maintenance and you can generally set and forget them. A site to review them on is: http://www.ascent.co.nz (my competitors incase you are wondering :-) ) The FM114P link is http://ascent.co.nz/mn-product-spec.asp?pid=109153 This information is for the FM114P. There are other versions with wireless connectivity as well. The cost is $267.00 (incl). HTH, Shane -- Shane Hollis Notes Unlimited New Zealand Ph: 021 465 547 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS. Yes I do sell hardware, give me a yell if you need pricing for stuff. I am very competitive and am about the same price range as Dragon PC's but with better service. ------------ FM114P info ------------------ key features: True Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Detection Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection and VPN pass-through Built-in Print Server and Network Address Translation (NAT) Routing Easy-to-Use Smart Wizard and Install Assistant Total protection! That's what your office network gets with NETGEAR's ProSafe Firewall/Print Server. This true firewall is broadband-capable, and provides you with the utmost in business class security \x{2013} Denial of Service (DoS) protection and Intrusion Detection using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), URL access and content filtering, logging, reporting, and real-time alerts. VPN pass-through maximizes network security with access control and encryption. And a built-in print server removes the bottleneck of a dedicated PC print server and supports multiple print jobs simultaneously. With 4 auto-sensing, switched LAN ports and Network Address Translation (NAT) routing, up to 253 users can access your broadband connection at the same time. There's even a 100 Mbps WAN port for future high-speed broadband services. Thoroughly Protected Has everything you want for maximum security coverage: True Firewall using Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Intrusion Detection features, Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection and, for extra safeguarding, VPN pass-through. There's even a Kensington Lock\x{2122} slot on the unit to prevent theft. FR114P ProSafe Firewall with Print Server provides optimal value and defense against network security threats. Business Class Security VPN pass-through allows for safeguarded connections to branch offices and your "on-the-go" mobile workforce. Network Address Translation (NAT) routing enables shared access to your broadband connection. Includes Web page URL content filtering and sends you e-mail notification of network activity \x{2013} reporting and tracking of hacker attempts \x{2013} as well as real-time alerts. User Friendly Smart Wizard connects to your ISP quickly; the easy-to-use Web-based configuration screen and Install Assistant reduce setup time. Remote administration capability makes connecting to multiple sites a breeze. The FR114P has an integrated 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch and is compatible with Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, and Linux.
