[nycbug-talk] soho router options (soekris?)

[G. Rosamond]

On Jan 19, 2005, at 11:09 AM, Isaac Levy wrote:

> Wordup All,
>
> So I REALLY dig the idea of a NYC*BUG distributed SoHo router image,
>
> On Jan 19, 2005, at 11:02 AM, G. Rosamond wrote:
>
>> Sure.  But the point of NYC*BUG, to me at least, should be to pool 
>> some of our skills and resources so we can do things like run a 
>> Soekris box without having to start from square one.
>>
>> sysadmins<->devs
>> newusers<->old hacks
>>
>> The idea would be to make it easier for those who *do* want to run 
>> Soekris as a firewall at home without too much effort.
>>
>> I'd envision this:
>>
>> You download and copy to your CF card.
>>
>> Plug it in.
>>
>> Use it.
>>
>> all images would include:
>>
>> standard dhcp range from .150-.200
>>
>> the particular isps dns servers, ppoe, dhcp, whatever.
>>
>> dmz ips pre-assigned even if unused covering www, mail, dns.
>>
>> standard pf rules for the three interfaces.
>>
>> G
>
> After investigating more yesterday, it's REALLY noteworthy to check 
> out how the m0n0wall folks distribute install media- really 
> straightforeword.  I'd love to see this go in that direction, but 
> OpenBSD/PF based, and perhaps not *soo* focused on a html gui- (but 
> that could be a cool side-project for later!)

the html gui would be a nice addition, although not necessarily for one 
aimed at nycbug members.

>
> Shall we rock this?
>

I would love to, and have the basic setup ready, including pfstat, 
etc., but really don't have the time.

volunteers?

I know a number of nycbug people, like Kurt M., Okan D., Pete W., etc., 
have had some Soekris fun.  I'm sure they have some input into the 
matter, if not volunteering.

G