[ale] OT: Firewall purchase

[Dow Hurst]

The Soekris stuff is really really cool!  Very low cost for what you get 
as well!  Thanks for alot for the link as I hadn't realized the power in 
these devices for being used as a firewall.  The net4801 in the case 
config with the accelerator card is $335 and only a CF card or small 
2.5" HD is needed to complete the device.  This is exactly the kind of 
device I've been looking for as replacement hardware for the old PCs 
that will be returned to KSU when I go to UNCG.  The accelerator card 
has a driver on Sourceforge I need to take a look at but even if it 
isn't ready, the device is still able to function for what I need right 
away.  The multiple VPN connections can come later.
Dow


Thomas Holmquist wrote:

>On Sunday 04 July 2004 16:31, Dow Hurst wrote:
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>>Would you get the speed you need out of the Soekris devices for VPN work
>>though?  If it was just a pass thru then it wouldn't matter but if not
>>then would it be fast enough?
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>Yes, I'm not sure of the exact # it's capable of handling, but I know it can 
>easily handle one or two, and with 
>http://www.soekris.com/vpn1401.htm It can handle more. (The card would go into 
>the mini-pci slot of the soekris board)
>
>-Thomas
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