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[NOC@xxxxxxxxxx (NOC - Kulish.com)]

I am about to embark on a big (for me) project.  I want to create a firewall
using SuSE 6.2.  Following is how I am going to set this up.  If anyone has any
ideas or better solutions, feel free to contact me via the list or personally.

I am using an AMD K2/350 based machine with a 3GB HD, 192MB RAM, and full time
internet connection using a cable modem.  This is a home network consisting of
3 clients, 3 servers, and hosting email for about 10 users.

I want (I think) to use ipchains for my firewalling.  Will  I be able to select
port ranges to pass traffic?  I read the HOW-TO but didn't see any reference to
ranges.  I also read the ip masqerading mini HOW-TO.  Which would be better? 
Going to allow HTTP both ways, same with FTP, email also ( 110 and 25), but I
want to be able to specify UDP or TCP ports to be open mostly for online game
purposes.

I am going to setup a DNS server using bind 8.1.2.  I am not sure if I want
just a caching server or a full blown DNS server.  I do have someone supplying
my DNS resolution now (ISP).

I want to use ntpd to synchronize time with a time server and then synchronize
my clients using this machine.

Let me know of anything I should look at here.  Or anything that might be a
security concern.  I am also interested in what I should install and or remove
from the mininum SuSE install.

Thanks,


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