Re: Internet filtering
On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 09:39:08PM -0400, vr wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:09:44 -0400, "H.S." wrote:
> >
> > I am not familiar with ATT. Is your service ADSL or cable?
> >
>
> They call it VDSL.
>
> >
> > If your router does not have the features you desire, than you probably
> > need to replace it. It may be replaced with a Debian machine working as
> > a router. This will probably give you the maximum flexibility. I use
> > this method and am quite satisfied with it. The machine needs to have
> > two LAN interface to work as a router, one for WAN (internet) and the
> > other for LAN. The other option is to buy a new router that has the
> > desired features. I would recommend a Linksys or another router that is
> > supported by DDWRT, OpenWRT or Tomato open source firmwares. Eventually
> > it all depends on how much you make your current router do this for you.
> >
>
> I'm interested in more info about the two network card configuration like
> you're running. I have spare parts laying around which could perform that
> duty. Can you tell me what software package you are using to control the
> traffic across your network cards? Is it GUI based? Can you define which
> protocols you want to allow?
>
I have a Debian-based firewall at home. I used fwbuilder to create all
the iptables rules. I like it a lot. It's very flexible.
-Rob
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