> > For several years now I've been using the Astaro > Firewall solution for my home > > network (http://www.astaro.com/). Sounds like overkill for a home network. > > I would like to find a tool capable of the > following: > > 1. the ability to act as a domain firewall (maybe > domain is not the correct > > term?) with the ability to serve up IP's for the > users behind the firewall > > and provide access both to the internet and to > each other within the network > > > > 2. The ability to provide some sort of surf > content filtering to keep my > > teenagers from being exposed to crap via the web > > Open source now! Go for smoothwall with a content filtering solution like dans guardian. Smoothwall have an open source and a paid version so I'm sure they can accomodate your needs. By the way an unused fedora box with squid, selinux protection and iptables will do a good job. There are plugins available for squid. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
