Floppyfw
| Developer | Thomas Lundquist |
|---|---|
| Working state | Inactive |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 2000 |
| Latest release | 3.0.15 / July 21, 2011 |
| Available in | English |
| Platforms | x86 |
| Kernel type | 2.4.37.9 |
| License | various |
| Official website | www.zelow.no/floppyfw |
floppyfw was a Linux distribution running BusyBox to provide a firewall/gateway/router on a single bootable floppy disk, but was later available in CD format.[1][2]
Reviews concluded that it was a very simple and reliable gateway/firewall that could be established on small to medium-sized networks at low cost and with ease.[2][1]. One independent study concluded that it was " best possible security provided by a floppy-based firewall" for the repurposing of old, redundant hardware into Linux-based firewalls or routers.[3]
the best possible security provided by a floppy-based firewall. recommended it as the Floppyfw was maintained by Thomas Lundquist.
miniature Linux systems are available for repurposing old computers into valuable firewalls and routers.
Requirements
- Intel 80386SX or better
- two network interface cards
- 1.44MB floppy drive
- 12MByte of RAM
Features
Floppyfw's features include:[4]
- Access lists
- IP-masquerading (network address translation)
- Connection tracked packet filtering
- Quite advanced routing
- Traffic shaping
- PPPoE
- Very simple packaging system. Is used for editors, PPP, VPN, traffic shaping and whatever comes up
- Logging through klogd/syslogd, both local and remote
- Serial support for console over serial port
- DHCP server and DNS cache for internal networks
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Two floppy-based firewalls". Linux.com | The source for Linux information. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A floppy-based Linux gateway/firewall sure to please". TechRepublic. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ↑ Closson, Sean (2002). "A Review Of Floppy-Based Firewalls And Their Security Considerations". SANS Institute. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "FloppyFW, Floppy Based Firewall". www.securiteam.com. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
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