[ale] recommendations for a..... standalone Linux security firewall...

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey)]

Jim Lynch wrote:
> Geoffrey wrote:
>> Courtney Thomas wrote:
>>   
>>> Greetings !
>>>
>>> I want to use a standalone Linux box, possibly running from a CD and through
>>> which all must pass, at least from the internet, that will be a firewall for
>>> my home LAN. But if running from a CD gains nothing, forget it. I have
>>> several older idle boxes if they'd suffice. I can also go wired or wireless,
>>> and am receptive to any setup.
>>>
>>> What recommendation(s) do you have for such a box, please ?
>>>     
>> Smoothwall
>>
>>   
> Just curious, do you have to have a system with two NICs to run a 
> firewall? From a security standpoint, it make sense but is it a requirement?

With smoothwall you do.  I'm not sure how you would implement a firewall 
with one, if that's what you're trying to ask.  Basically, the firewall 
is taking input from somewhere and processing it out another.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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