[TriLUG] need better router

[Mike M]

On Wed, Jun 02, 2004 at 05:40:47AM -0700, Turnpike Man wrote:
> How many connections are you servicing?  Are you going to be doing encryption
> or VPN connections?
> 
> For my home setup, I have an AMD 166 w/ 256MB ram, intel dual port pro 100mbit
> nic... there are no issues, runs RH linux and iptables on a minimal install.

Thanks all for the replies.  

The memory issue was mentioned several
times.  What I recall about this machine is that extra memory is about
as expensive as buying an entire used computer with more memory.  I have
a slower computer with more memory.

What would be the better choice?
1. P5-133 16MB
2. P5-75 32MB

I totally forgot about the VPN connection.  I do use a VPN for about 5
minutes per week. I just tested it with a dial-up and it works fine.
Looks like I can avoid supporting VPNoLAN for now.

I like the BSD suggestion and I'd like to think that I'm not a chicken
shit for avoiding it for so long even though I am security paranoid.
Is BSD friendly to old computers that cannot boot from CD?
> 
> David M.
> 
> --- Mike M <linux-support at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > Is a P5-133Mhz with 16MB sufficient for implementing a secure router?
> > It needs to replace a Linksys appliance in terms of performance.  
> > 
> > I have 2 each rtl8139 NICs for the box but I could get Intel or 3Com
> > NICs if that is necessary to meet performance requirements.
> > 
> > TIA,
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