Re: Small Network Setup with Debian Router
On Mon, Jan 29, 2007 at 09:57:48PM +0100, Kristian Lampen wrote:
> Hi,
> I plan to set up a home network, a little bit more than a DSL-router-box
> with the PC's connected to it. I could do so, but for reasons of fun
> (hobby), the learning aspect and be in touch with future technologies, I
> want to do it more flexible and controllable.
>
> This is my plan:
>
> [WiFi Access Point]
> |
> | PC3 PC2 PC1 LAPTOP
> | | | | |
> [-------Switch--------------------]
> |
> | NIC 1
> |
> [Debian Router]
> |
> | NIC 2
> |
> [DSL-Modem]
> |
> |
> outside(WAN)
>
> All network interfaces should be Gigabit-interfaces.
>
> So, my questions are:
>
> 1. Is this network setup realisable?
>
> 2. Is it correct to place the WiFi Access Point connected to the switch,
> or better directly to the Debian Router?
>
> 3. I want to have the possibility to see the whole network traffic with
> the router. Not only the traffic from the PC's through the router to the
> outside world. How can I manage this? Do I have to buy a switch with the
> port-mirroring feature? If so, how do I have to connect it to the Router?
>
> 4. Does someone have examples for Switches I could use?
>
>
Hi Kristian
Other than the wifi, this looks just like plain-vanilla home networking.
>From a networking perspective, the NIC 2 to DSL is the same as if it was
a regular modem ppp link.
I don't do wifi. However, I was just reading the shorewall docs and
noticed that it has a separate section on adding wifi. Apparently
shorewall can ensure that your neighbours aren't getting a free ride.
It may be worth checking out the shorewall docs. I guess that would put
the wifi on the debian box rather than the switch.
This being the case, then any switch will do since its just a switch.
Good luck.
Doug.
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