[SATLUG] Linux firewalls

[Paul Macejewski]

Is the IPcop PPPoE implementation stable? I've heard stories about a
dedicated firewall that has problems with PPPoE but i cant remember
which.


On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:35:55 -0600, Matt Grooms <mgrooms at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> IP Cop. http://www.ipcop.org/
> 
> I've been using it for about four years. Not a liveCD solution, but all you
> need to do is download the ISO image, burn the CD and do the super easy
> install.
> 
> It supports up to four interfaces (red-Internet, orange-DMZ, blue-wireless,
> and green- internal. Red interface can be broadband, DSL, or dial-up.
> Displays system/network status, system/traffic/proxy graphs. Services
> provided range from Proxy/DHCP/Time servers to Traffic shaping and Intrusion
> detection via SNORT. Firewall provides port forwarding, external access, DMZ
> pinholes, etc. Built in support for the most popular dynamic DNS hosting
> services like (dynDNS, easydns, regfish, zoneedit, etc.).
> 
> Get the latest version 1.4.2 ISO here:
> http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ipcop/ipcop-1.4.2.iso?download
> 
> Lot's of features, it's well worth a look. Don't even think about being
> intimidated by the feature list. The install is easy, Easy, EASY. Works well
> on just about any old PC you've got laying around. I bet you lunch you won't
> be disappointed if you give it a try!
> 
> Matt Grooms
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: satlug-bounces at satlug.org [mailto:satlug-bounces at satlug.org] On
> > Behalf Of Antonio
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 5:52 PM
> > To: SATLUG Mailing List
> > Subject: [SATLUG] Linux firewalls
> >
> > Could someone recommend an easy-to-use Linux firewall?
> >  I'm not a newbie, just lazy.  I just want to provide
> > basic home firewall and NAT service for a home network
> > of PCs connected to the Internet.  And I'd prefer a
> > bootable CD solution with easy configuration.  Been
> > looking and I see what is out there, but has anyone
> > used any of these and can you give me some
> > recommendations, pointers, etc.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Antonio
> >
> >
> >
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