Firewall + VPN SERVER

[James Knott]

Paul Kozlenko wrote:
> Can anybody on this list recommend a firewall distro that also contains
> a vpn SERVER.
> 
> Looked at Smoothwall and did not see anything that would suggest that it
> could be a server. It can make a connection between 2 smoothwall boxes.
> 
> I was looking for something where I could have a client on a Window$ PC
> establish the vpn connection to a firewall.
> 
> One point however. The firewall is on Rogers and therefore has a
> semi-fixed IP.  But no control over public DNS as it seems is required
> by freeswan (unless I am mistaken).
> 
> The simpler the config (or the better the help) the better.
> 
> Any help or feedback would be welcome.


I'm also on Rogers and use the CIPE firewall.  It works fine and is 
included with some distos.  One nice thing about Rogers, is that while 
your IP address may occasionally change, your host name doesn't.  So, 
just use your host name, when configuring your VPN.
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