[NTLUG:Discuss] use linux box with 3 NICs

[richard@mesh.net]

One card that works well for this config is
the DLINK DFE-570TX ( 4port network card )
It has the Tulip chipsets ( 4 independent chips )
$170 on pricewatch

Richard Strittmatter
richard at mesh.net

> Answer: Yes.
> But is that your question?
> For documentation, you have answered your own question (howto) - see Linux
> HOWTO's online.
> We just had a discussion on this subject, and we had a lot of good input - a
> recap would point out that there are basically 2 lines of thought:
> (1) Use Linux box(es).
> (2) Buy commercial product.
> But the best approach is really going to depend on your need and situation.
> Be a little more specific and I'll bet you will get a bunch of good
> responses out of this group.
> 
> 
> m m wrote:
> 
> > cable modem - firewall/router -|- (public)webserver
> >                   |            |- mailserver
> >                   |
> >                   |- private network
> >
> > can linux box can do firewall/router work on this configuration?
> > any one give a hint (document, howto,...)
> > thanks
> >
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