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SirKenin

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I picked up four more computers for my office network and I want to use one (a P3 or possibly the P2) as a linux router. I have Linux LiveCD Router right now, but I would like something that I can install on the HDD and configure to my likings.

What would you guys that have experience with one (and ONLY those with experience with one) recommend? I would prefer a distro that is specifically designed as a router and that has PPPoE capabilities built in. That is a must.

Thanks for the help. It is either that or Win 2000 AS or Win NT Server, but I would rather use Linux for this.
 
I am wondering the same thing, so far i've heard smoothwall, ipcop, and clarkconnect mentioned.
 
Ok, I'm going to give monowall a shot. Thank you very much. Does it matter whether I use a P2 or P3 for it?
 
Seemed way faster for me than any of the others I tried and was a doddle to set up. 5 minute job!
 
ok. I have a P2 450 (128MB), P2-333 Overdrive (256MB) and K6-2 550(64MB) sitting here doing nothing, all in pieces. heh. I also have a P3-866(256MB). I was thinking of using one of these for a router and possibly one for a file server, but I'm not sure if any of them have enough get up and go to serve up files and maybe even a local web.

Please advise what you think as I can't make up my mind.

I also wonder about making one server just for profiles and what not. Maybe I just have way too much spare time on my hands. lol
 
SirKenin, those are well more than enough both to act as a router and a file server. It doesn't take that much power to forward and do a little bit of filtering on packets.

All of the "router" distros (smoothwall, ipcop, m0n0wall, etc) function pretty much the same under the hood (they're all pretty much running your basic linux kernel with iptables), what sets them apart is the installation and interface.

They all work pretty well, but if you're interested in learning more, and want to setup file and other types of servers, I would suggest getting a full-blown linux distro (like Fedora or Ubuntu) and customize it to your needs. I gurantee you'll learn a lot in the process, much more than just using a pre-configured router distro.
 
I ended up with smoothwall on a P2-450 (128MB). It works perfectly for what I need. Does exactly what I want. Thank you for all the help.
 
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