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I'm looking to setup a WRAP-based m0n0wall firewall. It all looks doable (after the usual fussing). A few of questions, just to avoid rude shocks... I was going to get the WRAP w/3 ethernet ports. Installation instructions label one of these WAN, one LAN, the other not mentioned. I was hoping to have: * WAN to DSL modem * LAN to house LAN (12-port router already in place) * LAN for DMZ for future small-scale web services * potential for wireless (undecided yet) I wanted to confirm that I can in fact use all three ethernet ports and create a usable DMZ on one of them. I understand that total bandwidth will not be huge, but my DSL pipe isn't huge. I want something that will get me started...if I ever need bigger iron I'll hopefully have justification for bigger expenditures. I do see the DMZ section in the documentation...I just wanted to make sure the WRAP board with three ethernet ports will do this. The other question...just curious...I'm using a DSL modem now. Will m0n0wall connect directly to DSL line if I'm so inclined? I have heard horror stories about doing this from a *NIX-based firewall box and in fact had some delays original getting the modem properly configured. I do remember it being PPPoE something-or-other...which seems to be in the m0n0wall documentation. Not a necessary item since I have the DSL modem, but I like the idea of one less piece of hardware and then I have a spare for failover. WRT wireless, which I wouldn't have on a bet without a reliable firewall (being one paranoid SOB), I'm wondering if anyone has input on cards and antenna configurations. This is just a stand-alone house configuration. All my wiring is in a centrally located utility room in the basement, only one floor above that. I figure a 60-90 foot sphere covers the house but I'm not knowledgeable about antennas and we seem to have continuous coverage issues with OTS wireless hardware at work (concrete and reinforced steel construction in downtown Seattle vs. normal wood frame house if that matters). If this is all in FAQs I haven't found just point me to them. I don't mind reading, just haven't stumbled across right stuff yet. thx, mma |