According to Bob Ababurko ([EMAIL PROTECTED]):
> I have $300 to spend, what hardware should I look at to make an embedded
> OpenBSD/pf firewall. I am looking for 3 NIC's so I can implement a DMZ.
> I am looking for an alternative to the Soekris 4801.....since I do not
> know much about these systems, I am not sure if I should look no further
> than that board. It just seems a bit low on horsepower, usch that I
> would not be able to do much beyond a packet filter.....but on the same
> token, a $300 embedded system may not yield much beyond that anyway.
>
> I am hoping to find out what other people are using.
I'm currently using an Epia VE5000 as a router. It has a passively cooled
CPU (533 MHz Eden ESP, comparable to a 300 MHz P2), on-board LAN & VGA and
a PCI slot. Works quite nicely with OpenBSD.
If you need 3 network interfaces I'd suggest an Epia PD-series board:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/mini_itx/epia_pd/
These have dual on-board LAN and you can easily use the PCI slot for a third
network interface. I hear they're a bit on the pricy side though, so a
complete system may cost a bit over $300.
Wouter Coene
