Re: Tiny firewall options

David J. Weller-Fahy wrote:
> I'm currently in the market for a replacement firewall, and have gone
> through three commercial products with zero luck. The firewall will
> replace my Cyrix P233 equivalent 64MB RAM mid-tower system with no hard
> drive running m0n0wall.
>
> After a bit of research I've come up with the following list (from
> <http://www.pcengines.ch/order1.php?c=4>):
>
> PC Engines WRAP.1E-2 (3 LAN / 1 miniPCI / 128 MB DRAM)
> Enclosure for WRAP.1-2 (3 LAN, red)
> AC adapter 18V 0.8A euro plug
> CompactFlash card 256MB
>
> Total price is $175.50. That is the cheapest decent tiny firewall setup
> I've been able to find. It's compatible with m0n0wall, as well as a
> bunch of others, and would be capable of minipci wireless should I so
> desire.
>
> So, my question: Has anyone seen anything out there that would be
> cheaper with equivalent capabilities (2 LAN instead of 3 is acceptable,
> as is 2 LAN plus built-in wireless instead of minipci slot)? If so,
> could you shoot me a link (off-list if this is too off-topical)? Or, if
> I'm way off base and need to be looking in other directions, let me
> know.
>
> Regards,

I have been using the Soekris boxes on a 256MB flash stick and have it
logging off to another server. I am using the 4801, which has 3 ports
and a slot for a PCI card. The box is a 266Mhz with 128MB of RAM, there
is already an image of monowall built specifically for the net4801. This
box has been in use for over a year and I have never had trouble with
it. If you like, you can also put a 2.5" laptop HD in it if you don't
want to use a flash stick. They are a bit more expensive than the wraps.

Jon

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Received on Wed Jan 4 12:30:48 2006