Linksys v. Netfilter

Linksys v. Netfilter

[David B. Bitton]

Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
Netfilter implementation?
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David B. Bitton
david@codenoevil.com
www.codenoevil.com

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Re: Linksys v. Netfilter

[Sascha Reissner]

From: "David B. Bitton" <david@codenoevil.com>

> Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
> Netfilter implementation?

let us magically guess your question and call the random answer generator..
uhm..

RE: Linksys v. Netfilter

[Stewart Thompson]

Hmmm. I don't know, but I would think it would be like comparing apples
to oranges. I have, and continue to use both. The Linksys is quick and
easy to set up, and can be looked after by someone with a reasonable
amount of knowledge. It is great for small offices and homes where there
are only a few computers and they have simple needs. It does have some
problems with related connections, so I am not sure if it is truly stateful.
	However, I would never consider it for a serious application like
protecting a Corporate LAN. With Netfilter you can write a rule to cover
every situation. To allow or block specific ports and ip's on a case by case
basis. There are still a few areas that helper modules are being developed
for, but there is a core of real dedicated guys working on it. One of the
things I really like about Netfilter is the logging ability. I can set up
rules
to log all kinds of information, and real time data. There are also a number
of other programs that allow traffic shaping, routing, and limiting. This
kind of
stuff just isn't possible wit the Linksys.
	Yes it is more work to set up, and a little more capital outlay in
Equipment. However, I think the results are well worth the investment.
Just my two cents worth.

Stu...........


-----Original Message-----
From: netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org
[mailto:netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org]On Behalf Of David B. Bitton
Sent: June 22, 2002 11:05 AM
To: netfilter@lists.samba.org
Subject: Linksys v. Netfilter

Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
Netfilter implementation?
--

David B. Bitton
david@codenoevil.com
www.codenoevil.com

Code Made Fresh DailyT

RE: Linksys v. Netfilter

[Brian]

If you want something like that buy the snapgear lite for about 300.00 US,
it has a Linux kernel , iptables (Stateful firewall), traffic shapping,
IPSec, and Mircosoft pptp client and server... and much more..

www.snapgear.com

-----Original Message-----
From: netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org
[mailto:netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org]On Behalf Of Stewart Thompson
Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 4:57 PM
To: David B. Bitton; netfilter@lists.samba.org
Subject: RE: Linksys v. Netfilter


Hmmm. I don't know, but I would think it would be like comparing apples
to oranges. I have, and continue to use both. The Linksys is quick and
easy to set up, and can be looked after by someone with a reasonable
amount of knowledge. It is great for small offices and homes where there
are only a few computers and they have simple needs. It does have some
problems with related connections, so I am not sure if it is truly stateful.
	However, I would never consider it for a serious application like
protecting a Corporate LAN. With Netfilter you can write a rule to cover
every situation. To allow or block specific ports and ip's on a case by case
basis. There are still a few areas that helper modules are being developed
for, but there is a core of real dedicated guys working on it. One of the
things I really like about Netfilter is the logging ability. I can set up
rules
to log all kinds of information, and real time data. There are also a number
of other programs that allow traffic shaping, routing, and limiting. This
kind of
stuff just isn't possible wit the Linksys.
	Yes it is more work to set up, and a little more capital outlay in
Equipment. However, I think the results are well worth the investment.
Just my two cents worth.

Stu...........


-----Original Message-----
From: netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org
[mailto:netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org]On Behalf Of David B. Bitton
Sent: June 22, 2002 11:05 AM
To: netfilter@lists.samba.org
Subject: Linksys v. Netfilter

Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
Netfilter implementation?
--

David B. Bitton
david@codenoevil.com
www.codenoevil.com

Code Made Fresh DailyT

RE: Linksys v. Netfilter

[Brent Deterding]

Correct me if I'm wrong - but we are talking about LinkSys Cable/Router
things, right? The same devices that allow anything out?

Although people tend to forget it - a firewall is there to control traffic
inbound AND outbound. If it isn't controlling it outbound then what's the
difference between a netfilter box and a simple NAT-only solution?
Everything out, nothing in.

-- Brent Deterding

-----Original Message-----
From: netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org
[mailto:netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org]On Behalf Of Stewart Thompson
Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 3:57 PM
To: David B. Bitton; netfilter@lists.samba.org
Subject: RE: Linksys v. Netfilter


Hmmm. I don't know, but I would think it would be like comparing apples
to oranges. I have, and continue to use both. The Linksys is quick and
easy to set up, and can be looked after by someone with a reasonable
amount of knowledge. It is great for small offices and homes where there
are only a few computers and they have simple needs. It does have some
problems with related connections, so I am not sure if it is truly stateful.
	However, I would never consider it for a serious application like
protecting a Corporate LAN. With Netfilter you can write a rule to cover
every situation. To allow or block specific ports and ip's on a case by case
basis. There are still a few areas that helper modules are being developed
for, but there is a core of real dedicated guys working on it. One of the
things I really like about Netfilter is the logging ability. I can set up
rules
to log all kinds of information, and real time data. There are also a number
of other programs that allow traffic shaping, routing, and limiting. This
kind of
stuff just isn't possible wit the Linksys.
	Yes it is more work to set up, and a little more capital outlay in
Equipment. However, I think the results are well worth the investment.
Just my two cents worth.

Stu...........


-----Original Message-----
From: netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org
[mailto:netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org]On Behalf Of David B. Bitton
Sent: June 22, 2002 11:05 AM
To: netfilter@lists.samba.org
Subject: Linksys v. Netfilter

Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
Netfilter implementation?
--

David B. Bitton
david@codenoevil.com
www.codenoevil.com

Code Made Fresh DailyT

RE: Linksys v. Netfilter

[Rowan Reid]

>Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v.
a Netfilter implementation?

I had a client answer this one for me.  Prior he had been using a
barracade router.  Then they set up a second office and wanted  1.) vpn
2.) intranet 3.) client control and monitoring over everything.  Thus
the firewall in a box option went out.. First they were using there own
T1 with permanent IP's thus needing reasonable security. Second after
sitting in the support queue for an hour to here a tech say I don’t know
if we support pptp. Then here a supervisor say the same even though the
claim is right there on their site.  Then I decided to go for the linux
option that is very flexible completely configurable. And has excellent
remote comfit options.

Re: Linksys v. Netfilter

[David B. Bitton]

or anything.  i'm using a netfilter firewall/nat, and I'm now wondering why.
--

David B. Bitton
david@codenoevil.com
www.codenoevil.com

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian" <blanda@mnsi.net>
To: "David B. Bitton" <david@codenoevil.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 2:24 PM
Subject: RE: Linksys v. Netfilter


> You mean how linksys uses statful firewalling?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org
> [mailto:netfilter-admin@lists.samba.org]On Behalf Of David B. Bitton
> Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 2:05 PM
> To: netfilter@lists.samba.org
> Subject: Linksys v. Netfilter
> 
> 
> Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
> Netfilter implementation?
> --
> 
> David B. Bitton
> david@codenoevil.com
> www.codenoevil.com
> 
> Code Made Fresh DailyT
> 
> 
> 

Re: Linksys v. Netfilter

[Antony Stone]

On Saturday 22 June 2002 7:27 pm, David B. Bitton wrote:

> or anything.  i'm using a netfilter firewall/nat, and I'm now wondering
> why.

You mean you're thinking it's maybe not such a good firewall, or you're 
having to justify it to someone else, or what ?

What's the specific interest in the Linksys ?

 

Antony.