Re: Firewall and DMZ topology

[Brad Mills <millsmiami () usa net>]

William,

> I would like to set up a SOHO network with a firewall and DMZ for mostly
> web serving and email. Of course, there are private PCs on the internal
> network, Windows and Linux.
>
> My connection is a dynamic IP on a pppoe and I already have an old
> laptop used as a simple firewall setup. 
>
> I am considering separating my web and email server to a dedicated
> machine and placing it in a DMZ.
(snips)

 Possible: Grab an old PC, 3 NICs, and install smoothwall (gpl) for free, see 
if it will do what you need: PPPoE/DMZ/Trusted LAN. Sets up in about 20-30 
minutes. Have done several of these, they work well.
 http://www.smoothwall.org/home/
  if a 'smoothie' appeals, be sure and visit (for more info)
  http://www.quarkav.com/SmoothWallGPL/index.php
  
  As well, browse www.Sans.org for much more on firewalls, 
  free of .02 opines ;) at the Reading Room: 
  http://www.sans.org/rr/catindex.php?cat_id=21
  
  HTH,
  /b



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