Re: Any HOWTOs for firewalling?
At 13:11 +0200 10/8/01, robin.c.smith@bt.com wrote:
>I need to setup a firewall box for my ethernet cable modem. Is there a
>checklist or HOWTO I can use to set up the Debian based firewall?
At http://www.yc.debian.org/doc/ddp ( yc = your country )
is the Debian Documentation Project.
Check the administrators' manuals
There is a "securing Debian Howto"
>
>E.g.
>1. What is the minimal number of packages I need?
Zero.
A kernel is enough for a firewall
>2. How should I setup dhcp ( external to ISP )
By dhcp cleint.
The caveat is assigning the right NIC.
> and internal to NATed network?
IMHO, Not. Configure internal NIC with static adres.
>
>Any pointers would be appreciated.
Beside the Debian Documentation project, also "How To Ask Questions The
Smart Way" at http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>Thanks in advance
Your are welcome
>
>Robin
>
Kind Regards, Geert Stappers
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