Re: [SLUG] worth of firewall-in-a-box hubs?

From: Robert Haeckl (rhaeckl@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Sat Mar 30 2002 - 20:53:11 EST


How is the logging features on these switches? I haven't used one yet.
For instance, I've been getting a bunch of random hits ( and one
not-so-random one from a RoadRunner server ) to my SSH port lately.
Will the switch log these or allow you to forward them to a machine for
screening?

-Robert

Steven Johnson wrote:
>
> It truly is subjective and a matter of personal opinion. I have ran both
> and I will say that I never will go back to a linux solution again because:
>
> 1) I get a four port switch and print server for under $50. Unless I
> already had a PC lying around to use from an economic standpoint the choice
> is clear.
>
> 2) Linux offers more customization. However, as the firmware of the
> routers goes up the development curve at a faster rate than linux does it
> will only be a matter of time before they are equal to each other.
>
> 3) The noise, even on my set top web surfer was greater than these routers.
> In fact, the routers are virtually noiseless.
>
> 4) The number of amps pulled by a router is SIGNIFICANTLY less. You can
> read that either as an economic benefit or an environmental benefit.



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