I just finished my router build (Intel DN2800MT, 4GB memory, 32GB m4 SSD, HP NC360T NIC), but I'm still not sure which OS to load onto it. I currently have a 25/5 connection, but that could raise at anytime. There are about 10 devices on my network right now, but that number could increase at any time.
I intend to use this box as a router, and then I'm going to use my previous router (WNDR3700), as a WAP and a switch. I also want to be able to VPN into my network through this box. I'll also use any additional features that this box gives me.
My main concern is speed, but the firewall is also very important. Im going to be gaming and using torrents behind the router, so it should be able to keep up with my usage.
Here are my current considerations:
Astaro
ClearOS
IPCop
pfSense
Untangle
Smoothwall
eBox (Zentyal)
I've heard that Untangle is much slower than alternatives, but in my case, it may not be an issue.
I'll be able to do some more research, but right now, I have several options, and comparing all of them is just too time consuming. So which distros from this list would you initially either recommend, or remove? Which would best for my situation?
Thanks
I intend to use this box as a router, and then I'm going to use my previous router (WNDR3700), as a WAP and a switch. I also want to be able to VPN into my network through this box. I'll also use any additional features that this box gives me.
My main concern is speed, but the firewall is also very important. Im going to be gaming and using torrents behind the router, so it should be able to keep up with my usage.
Here are my current considerations:
Astaro
ClearOS
IPCop
pfSense
Untangle
Smoothwall
eBox (Zentyal)
I've heard that Untangle is much slower than alternatives, but in my case, it may not be an issue.
I'll be able to do some more research, but right now, I have several options, and comparing all of them is just too time consuming. So which distros from this list would you initially either recommend, or remove? Which would best for my situation?
Thanks
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