On Sun, 2003-12-14 at 23:14, JoeHill wrote:
> On 14 Dec 2003 22:35:35 -0500
> Lyvim Xaphir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Yes, I can elaborate.  I have a Zyxel router here that has features much
> > the same as what you described, however I am still unable to match the
> > flexibility of a firewall running iptables/shorewall to the point where
> > I can route incoming traffic to a specific port range on a specific
> > local IP within the local lan.  I can route "a" port but not a "range"
> > of ports; very annoying.  I spent a nearly a week going over the
> > capabilities of the router appliance trying to find a fix and there
> > wasn't one even when you went to the command line of the box.  Also you
> > must realize that the router appliance has a "full OS" of it's own,
> > which in many cases is in fact Linux, but unadvertised as such.
> 
> Actually, no one recommended an "appliance". I recommended that the OP invest
> about 50 - 100 bucks in a used machine, and for sheer ease of use and features,
> you simply cannot beat something like Smoothwall. Built in features such as
> Snort IDS, VPN, Web Proxy, dynamic DNS, *and* it supports forwarding by range,
> not just by port. All this by simply booting from a CD.
> 
> Did I mention it also has the ability to download and install updates as they
> become available?
> 
> I don't think the OP is looking for industrial-grade NSA level security here,
> they're looking for a fair balance of useability and security without having to
> break out the IPTables handbook.
> 
> I *do* think you are looking for an opportunity to be a disagreeable prick.

Take it to the OT list, dirtbag.  I'll handle you there.



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