> > >Is pfSense "better" than m0n0wall? What does better
> > mean is this context?
> > >  
> > >
> > If more is better, yes. If stability is better, no.
> > 
> 
> 
> Ahh. So pfSense is not well tested yet... I see.
> 

pfSense is cutting edge using freebsd 6 where m0n0wall is stable using 4.11,
plus you have plenty of extras that will install in pfsense.
 
> 
> > >Which should i use for a new installation?
> > >  
> > >
> > If you want a firewall, with IPSec, use m0n0wall.
> > If you want WLAN support in the same box, use pfSense.
> 
> Hmm...  WLAN seems like a pretty basic basic
> requirement for a SOHO FW/router combo. (?)
> 
> What about a hardware crypto helper?
> 

I use a Soekris 4211 with a Wireless B card from Netgate and if you don't
want B, you can get G cards to work if you use the 1.2b7 image which uses
bsd 6. It had some speed issues but it does work using G cards. I am happy
with my B card as my laptop is not my primary machine.

I have used the hardware crypto cards for clients and the ones Netgate sells
are nice.

> > 
> > About IPCop, It's Linux!!
> > Some ref:
> > 
> 
> I realize the BSD and Linux are different, but I have
> a very limited understanding of the differences.
> 
> From a technical perspective, what are the various
> pros and cons of BSD vs. Linux in the context of a
> m0n0/pf/ipcop kind of project?
> 

I'm not guru when it comes to specifics but I used smoothwall/ipcop for
years before switching to m0n0wall. The linux distros typically install on a
hard drive where m0n0wall runs entirely in memory, thus IF hacked, a reboot
brings you right back, but I've never heard of any hacks into m0n0wall.

Dave