I
have W2k server connected with Alcatel ADSL modem ("frog") to the internet.
I
use ICS for sharing that connection throughout the lan. I am using
(evaluating) ZoneAlarm Pro at the moment and seems fine. I have all my data
on
that server too.
Now,
you convinced me that my configuration is not a best design, so I would
like
to have separate firewall.
However, all the solutions you describe is to put firewall between
LAN
and internet and while I understand how to connect the LAN side (RJ45 ->
Cat5 cable ->Swithch or hub) I don't know how to connect internet side.
If I
go for PC solution (ipcop or some windows solution), where should I plug my
second ethernet card to?
Because
of my space limits, I would prefer separate device because
it's
more compact. But still I don't know where to plug the ADSL modem
to.
It seems that there are some versions
which support USB modems, but how to upload drivers to such
device?
Do you have any
recommendation for such device, which will be appropriate for my
scenario?
I would also prefer something
that I don't have to throw away if I upgrade from USB to
ethernet version of ADSL. Does such devices
exist?
If I decide to switch provider (currently BT
openworld), do I have to return them this modem. I asume I have. But, will
the
other provider charge me installation cost, taking into account that there
is
no need for engineer to visit me?
Regards,
Nik
-----Original
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From: fluff
[mailto:fluff@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 12 July 2002
10:12
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxxSubject: RE: [ukha_d] Re:
Shuttle & via epia... now firewalls
Just wanted to say I went fot option 2, using a
linksys router. I have had no problems with it.
Tried the linux firewall, but a combination of low
power, size, reliability (hardware rather than software) & easy
admin (web based) swung me.
The low end ones of these are probably less
versatile than the linux ones, but are pretty sound & fine for SOHO
use.
You wouldn't one protecting your enterpirse, which
is whe they are around £100 & Chekpoint 1 satrts around
£3K.
A.
Paul,
Your options are:
- A multi machine firewall with different OS'es and differentf
irewall software on each machine
- A hardware router/firewall that plugs into your net connection at
one end and your lan at the other (a lot of these are also 4/8 port
switches too - eg draytek, smc)
- A PC (even a $15 486) running IPCop or similar with 2 network
cards in it - one to connect to the net, the other to your
lan.
- A PC which runs firewall software AND stores your MP3's on it.
(Controversial -d epends on how valuable your data is)
Of these, probably the $15 solution is the one many would
recommend, though I am happy with the hardware router/firewall
solution. It means no big noisy box in the corner drinking loads of
electricity and (with the draytek offerings for example) you can have VPN
functionality built in, independent of the OSes running on your
PC's
HTH,
Tony
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