Correct me if I'm wrong - but we are talking about LinkSys Cable/Router things, right? The same devices that allow anything out?
Although people tend to forget it - a firewall is there to control traffic inbound AND outbound. If it isn't controlling it outbound then what's the difference between a netfilter box and a simple NAT-only solution? Everything out, nothing in. -- Brent Deterding -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stewart Thompson Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 3:57 PM To: David B. Bitton; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Linksys v. Netfilter Hmmm. I don't know, but I would think it would be like comparing apples to oranges. I have, and continue to use both. The Linksys is quick and easy to set up, and can be looked after by someone with a reasonable amount of knowledge. It is great for small offices and homes where there are only a few computers and they have simple needs. It does have some problems with related connections, so I am not sure if it is truly stateful. However, I would never consider it for a serious application like protecting a Corporate LAN. With Netfilter you can write a rule to cover every situation. To allow or block specific ports and ip's on a case by case basis. There are still a few areas that helper modules are being developed for, but there is a core of real dedicated guys working on it. One of the things I really like about Netfilter is the logging ability. I can set up rules to log all kinds of information, and real time data. There are also a number of other programs that allow traffic shaping, routing, and limiting. This kind of stuff just isn't possible wit the Linksys. Yes it is more work to set up, and a little more capital outlay in Equipment. However, I think the results are well worth the investment. Just my two cents worth. Stu........... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David B. Bitton Sent: June 22, 2002 11:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Linksys v. Netfilter Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a Netfilter implementation? -- David B. Bitton [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.codenoevil.com Code Made Fresh DailyT
