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Hello all, |
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We're planning to deploy Linux based VPN client using IPSec on our |
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branches which will have a downstream/upstream of 256Kbps DSL |
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connection. Our VPN gateway which will be located in our main office |
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will run on an OpenS/WAN VPN implementation. My first question is, do |
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you guys think that the Linksys [1]BEFSR41 or the [2]WRT54G can cater |
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the said requirement? All of the VPN clients will have a single server |
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behind them and connected through a crossover cable only. The VPN |
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connection is actually dedicated to the server behind each VPN clients. |
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My only concerns of the two said Linksys appliances when it comes to |
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their hardware specifications are: |
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[a] 200Mhz processor |
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[b] 4MB flash drives |
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[c] 16MB RAM |
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My three main reasons why I'm planning to make use of either of the said |
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appliances are [a]cheaper cost of the box, [b]low power consumption and |
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[c]small enough that is basically can save space. |
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My second question is, do you guys think that with the said hardware |
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specifications, it is possible to install Gentoo Linux in it? Or, has |
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anyone able to install Gentoo Linux in it primarily used as a VPN |
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client? |
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Below are the tools that I need so far for the VPN client: |
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[a] IPTables |
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[b] VPN client |
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[c] OpenSSH |
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[d] RP-PPPoE |
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[e] IPTraf |
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[f] nmap |
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[g] mtr |
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Your inputs and suggestions are very much appreciated. |
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Thanks in advance. |
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Linux GNUbie <gnubieATgmailDOTcom> |
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[1] http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=20&grid=5 |
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[2] http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=508&scid=35 |
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