[QbertsBrother]

hello all

i hope i put this in the correct spot.

i am looking to set up a linux box that will work as my router/firewall.

what i would like is some advise on the distro to use.

i am looking into using smoothwall.

would you use that one or a different one and maybe some advise as to why?

thanks

[ls354]

I recommend you use SmoothWall because of the configuration and it gets the job done.

[QbertsBrother]

thanks

that is what i will probably use.

[framp]

Whay don't you just use IPCOP?

IPCop Linux is a complete Linux Distribution whose sole purpose is to protect the networks it is installed on. By implementing existing technology, outstanding new technology and secure programming practices IPCop is the Linux Distribution for those wanting to keep their computers/networks safe.

[QbertsBrother]

i looked at IPCOP.

looks good. one question, that would be my router as well right?

and after i get it installed would i connect the internet to it and also my switch?

thanks

[framp]

Originally Posted by QbertsBrother

looks good. one question, that would be my router as well right?

yes

and after i get it installed would i connect the internet to it and also my switch?

yes

But you can't used this box as a normal Linux client with X, KDE, et al. If that's what you want you have to use a 'normal' linux distro.

[QbertsBrother]

Originally Posted by framp

But you can't used this box as a normal Linux client with X, KDE, et al. If that's what you want you have to use a 'normal' linux distro.

yeah i know

that is all i want this box to do is function as my router/firewall.

another thing will i be able to see where people are going on the internet with IPCop?

thanks for all the info.

[framp]

Originally Posted by QbertsBrother

another thing will i be able to see where people are going on the internet with IPCop?

Frankly I don't know. When I evaluated ipcop I had no requirement for session connection tracking/logging.

[QbertsBrother]

ok

my best bet is to set one up and give it a go.

thanks again for the info.