[NTLUG:Discuss] DSL/Cable firewall/routers

[Chris Cox]

I too have the Linksys.... one feature it provides is the setting
up of a DMZ host.  Therefore, you can have a game server with
the Linksys device... just realize that the DMZ host is not
protected.... use Linux firewalling on it.

Daniel Hauck wrote:
> 
> LinkSys is in the lead then :)
> 
> That said, for most things the simple NAT router devices are great, but be
> aware that they are not flexible for special situations.  For example, if
> you wanted to play some internet games... can't be done easily.  This is
> especially true if you want to host a game.  H.323 applications are
> impossible without protocol modules.  (H.323 refers to a protocol
> implementation for rich chat communications like netmeeting and the like.)
> 
> Just be aware of the limitations and know that they can be overcome with a
> Linux solution.
>