[Ham-Linux] firewall/router

[fkamp at comcast.net]

Jonathan Thawley, KC8CPW wrote:
>  
> I'm trying to setup my linux box to be my firewall and router...  I do have
> 2 NICs installed....  
>  
> specifically which programs do I need to use to bridge those 2 NIC cards
> together so that I can access the internet
>  
> I believe that I also need the DHCP server or something like that running...
> what is the correct service name for that tool??
>  
> also, I need to know how to open up specific ports, such as those for
> EchoLink, etc, etc...
>  
> I also have SeLinux installed (I think that's what it's called) not sure
> what to do with it...
>  
> I'm using TAO LINUX.... www.taolinux.org  it's based off of red hat....
>  
> and ideas or suggestions are appreciated.
>  

Do a search on Linux LRP.

The Linux Router Project used to be pretty active.  It has 
been a while since it has been updated.  That is probably a 
good thing implying the software works and is stable.

Try one of the canned images.  Dachstein works for me.

If you dont like LRP, you can use it to learn how to build 
your own setup.  Either way you could save yourself some time.

Regards,
Frank Kamp