Building my first gateway firewall with wireless support

[David Duong]

David Samms wrote:
> Aaron Siegel wrote:
>> Hello
>>
>> My almost ten year old pc that has been running 24/7 as a firewall 
>> gateway is about to die.  (Of course it is running Freebsd) I would 
>> like to build a embedded gateway, DNS server, with DDNS client, 
>> wireless access point, IPSEC , and firewall.  
>> I appreciate some guidance, some helpfull links, or maybe share some 
>> of your experiences. I hobbyist not a developer. I do not expect this 
>> to be easy.
>> My dream access point would have two interfaces one protect by IPSEC 
>> vpn and an unsecured (just a cheap linksys device connected to the 
>> LAN).  The big question how much processor power will I need to 
>> support one to ten clients? 
>> The LAN will support a couple of desktops, and maybe a toy server 
>> (backup mail server).
>>
>> I am looking at Soekris 48xx and if needed the vpn board.. As of now I 
>> like to stick with x86 platform. Any other suggestions?
>>
>> Thank You
>> Aaron
> 
> I would check put PC Engines ALIX board with 3 Nics, Wireless and a 
> optional IDE interface.  If you want to take the easy way check out the 
> pfsense project.
> 
> Detailed screen shots of pfSense are available here 
> http://www.nw-ds.com/?tab=products&link=1&sub=1
> 
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I also recommend the Via Epia SN-Series mini-itx board:

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?motherboard_id=550

Already has 2 NICs and is at 1.8ghz with fan or 1ghz for fanless.  The 
reason why for this is because it has enough cpu power for you for 
present/future projects.