On 09/05/08 19:31 -0400, Alan Snyder wrote: > stuff) and it seems every month or so we have to show up on-site and > reboot the darn thing. even after firmware updates, etc, we still have > problems with this class of hardware not behaving. Can anyone > recommend a place to get a small box that can run a simple firewall > (linux preferable but not required) that is reliable and that we > wouldn't have to reboot every few weeks. I'd even opt for a used > low-end cisco router if the price was right... we're trying to stay > around $100-$200. Any thoughts?
The stuff Chris showed off last week would be something to look at. You'd want to get your own linux thing working, and if you set it up right, you could even get them to reboot themselves in the event of a failure. In your specific situation, companies tend to use Cisco. Of course, I'm a bit tied to Cisco, as thats my livlyhood and certifications, but finding an older CPE router from Cisco on ebay may be the way to go, but be careful of knockoffs. You cant always tell the difference from the auction. You can also contact "Network Hardware Resale", a reliable vendor of used Cisco. -porkchop _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium Jun 4 - Sqeak! and eToys Jul 2 - KVM (Tenative) Aug 6 - Zenos Sep 3 - TBD
