Re: RE: Linux Firewall Distributions

[<firewalladmin () bellsouth net>]

> I am looking for a cost-effective firewall capable of handling three 
> security domains (Internal Network, the Internet, and a DMZ) 
> for a SOHO.
>
> A hardened linux box running NetFilter/IPtables with three 
> network cards 
> looks like a good fit.
> However, I would also welcome suggestions regarding 
> low-budget hardware 
> firewalls meeting these requirements.

[[This may be tricky, since the typical SOHO device has only 'inside' and
'outside' interfaces.  Maybe somebody knows better than I do, but the
cheapest appliance that supports a DMZ that I am aware of is a Firebox
X500.  A good price on something like that is right around USD$1000.
Drop the DMZ requirement, and now you've got lots of options in the
$200-400 range.]]

Actually I just saw the other day a Symantec Security Appliance model 200 has 2 external interfaces and 8 swithched 
internal ports. It should support a DMZ and there is no "per user" licensing. It can found for ESV <$400.

http://www.networksecuritystore.com/details.asp?idprod=489

Mark

Mark F.
MCP, CCNA
"You can spend your life any way you want... But you can only spend it once."

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