Re: [Freedombox-discuss] SMB File Share
On 17-11-30 12:06, Josh Blagden wrote: > Is it possible to use a Freedombox as a file share? For example, for > hosting movies and TV shows for in-house streaming? > > > > Josh Hi Josh, Freedombox is Debian Pure Blend, so you can do with it anything, that you can do with Debian. You can install minidlna (DLNA media server) and it will share movies/music/photos in your LAN. -- Best regards, Andrey Skvortsov signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ Freedombox-discuss mailing list Freedombox-discuss@lists.alioth.debian.org http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss
Re: [Freedombox-discuss] Open ports manually (for kodi and kore)
Hi Jan, On 17-10-29 18:19, Jan Costermans wrote: > Hi all, > > I have kodi (mediacenter) installed on my freedombox. > It is also configured as home router. > > I would like to use the kore remote control app for android to control the > kodi mediacenter from a tablet which is on the local wifi. > > So I need to open some firewall ports. > > > I have tried this: > > > sudo firewall-cmd --zone=internal --add-port=8090/tcp > > > > but this didn't work. What have command returned? I get 'success'. > Also > > sudo firewall-cmd --zone=internal --list-ports > > > > returns nothing. You commands look correct. I tried them on my FB, they work. Check firewalld status. systemctl status firewalld > Can anyone point me in the right direction to add a port manually? > > I am running freedombox version 0.13.1 You can add port manually to firewalld configuration and then restart firewalld (systemctl restart firewalld). Edit /etc/firewalld/zones/internal.xml Internal For use on internal networks. You mostly trust the other computers on the networks to not harm your computer. Only selected incoming connections are accepted. ... -- Best regards, Andrey Skvortsov signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ Freedombox-discuss mailing list Freedombox-discuss@lists.alioth.debian.org http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss
Re: [Freedombox-discuss] Using Freedombox with a normal router
Hi Yoel, On 17-08-02 23:56, Yoel Koenka wrote: > Hi all, > I have a security question. > Isn't it a security issue, connecting my freedombox to my router? > > Most of the recommended hardware include only one ethernet port, so you > have to connect your modem to a router and the freedombox connects to this > router, like your own PC. > > My question is, isn't it a potential security breach? For all we know, the > router could send copies of our safely encrypted messages without any of > the security offered by Freedombox. > There is a lot being said about having an open-hardware freedombox and an > open-hardware USB-WiFi dongle, but I couldn't find anything about the > router itself. > > I guess the best would be to have an open-hardware hub and use it instead > of a router. > Can someone recommend on such a hardware? I'm using FreedomBox as an router. It's running on http://www.pcengines.ch/apu2.htm So far I'm pretty happy with it. > Or did I miss something in my analysis and this isn't a risk at all? -- Best regards, Andrey Skvortsov signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ Freedombox-discuss mailing list Freedombox-discuss@lists.alioth.debian.org http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss
Re: [Freedombox-discuss] Interest in Another Hardware Option?
On 16-10-28 13:22, Jeremy Thien wrote: > That sounds interesting, but I am not familiar with any products like that. > Are you aware of any? > > I worry that it would take significant effort to make it a good wireless > router. We are not experts is antennas. > > On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 7:53 AM David Solomonoff <drsolomon...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > This sounds like it has potential when used as a combo router and content > > server for community wireless networks. I'd say, your product sounds like APU2 platform from PC Engines. http://www.pcengines.ch/apu2.htm > > On Oct 27, 2016 10:38 PM, "Jeremy Thien" <jeremy.th...@adtecdigital.net> > > wrote: > > > > Hi, I have been using freedombox at home this year and like the concept. > > Do you think there is any interest in additional small form factor hardware > > to run freedombox? > > > > I work for a manufacturer, and we have designed SBC-like hardware for our > > own products. I think this hardware could make a really good option to run > > freedombox because the processor is targeted for home gateway applications. > > > > The processor is LS1021A from NXP and has interesting peripherals -- 3 > > gigabit Ethernet interfaces, *USB 3.0 PCIe 2.0, SATA, hardware crypto > > engine*). Our design brings all these interfaces out except for one of > > the Ethernet interfaces. The processor board has 1 GB memory and a microSD > > slot. > > > > I call ours SBC-like because it actually has multiple-boards. A carrier > > board, processor board, and dual-GbE board. There is no Wifi at this point, > > but in theory this could be added internally using PCIe mini connector or > > externally with USB. We do not have a case for it. > > > > I have not seen the DreamPlug first-hand, but it seems similar. > > > > We already have the boards designed and running Linux (not Debian). > > > > I am open to suggestions on how to make this a really good option. For > > example, maybe it would be interesting to buy as just a processor card that > > could be customized by other hardware hackers. > > > > My main interest is to increase consumption of the processor and/or other > > boards to get lower cost that comes with scale. If we get lower cost and > > the community can get a good home server, it seems like a win-win. > > > > I assume most simply use old PCs (like I have). but I know I would be > > interested in small, low-power home-server. > > > > I see the Danube edition box planned. It may be a better option, but I'm > > happy to learn if there is a need. > > > > Cheers, Jeremy > > -- > > Jeremy Thien > > Adtec Digital > > adtecdigital.com > > jeremy.th...@adtecdigital.net > > > > ___ > > Freedombox-discuss mailing list > > Freedombox-discuss@lists.alioth.debian.org > > http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss > > > > -- > Jeremy Thien > Adtec Digital > adtecdigital.com > jeremy.th...@adtecdigital.net > ___ > Freedombox-discuss mailing list > Freedombox-discuss@lists.alioth.debian.org > http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss -- Best regards, Andrey Skvortsov signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ Freedombox-discuss mailing list Freedombox-discuss@lists.alioth.debian.org http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss
