Re: [cobalt-users] Co-Lo Hardware Firewall

["Pete Smith" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> We are looking at putting one or two servers in at a new co-lo and 
> are looking to put in some hardware firewall protection. They have 
> said if we put in a small unit they will stick it behind the RAQ4 
> and not charge any extra for the space. Has any one got any 
> suggestions for this, we need standard services dns,ntp,http,ssl,ssh,
> ftp,smtp,pop3 .. etc but want to close all other ports which are not 
> needed. Obviously it needs to have a web based administration 
> although I don't see any need for VPN support at the moment. I have 
> been looking at the Sonicwall soho3 which seems to fit the bill, at 
> present 10 IP addresses would be enough and this can be upgraded to 
> 25 or 50 if needed including VPN support for 25 and above. Although 
> they do charge an annual fee for firmware updates etc.
> 
> I know we could do this with ipchains etc but I feel a hardware firewall
> might be a better option and easier for management etc and could 
> also be used for more than one server.
> 
> Any one any thoughts or recommendations ?.

Smoothwall Corporate Edition - highly recommended.

http://www.smoothwall.co.uk/

Pete the Feet

> 
> Paul.
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