[nflug] Seeking a SOHO router/NAT device (with requirements)

Cyber Source peter at thecybersource.com
Sat Dec 10 10:35:02 EST 2005


Richard Hubbard wrote:

> Linksys WRTG-54. I'm not sure if it has exactly everything you want 
> out of the box, but since it is running linux, then it is fairly 
> straightforward matter to get the exact configuration you need.
>
> Yes, it's wireless, but it also has the wired switch in it, so you can 
> basically ignore the wireless part.
> Forwarding is no problem (they all have that, i think)
> restricting access based on source ip is something that can (i believe 
> ) be configured
> remote admin is openssh
>
> Mark T. Valites wrote:
>
>> I'm looking to find an fairly inexpensive off-the-shelf consumer 
>> level router (dlink, netgear, linksys, 3com, etc) that meets the 
>> following two requirements (no wireless required):
>>
>> The stock installed software allows me to:
>>
>> -Forward invidual ports to an IP address behind it.
>> -Restrict access to those ports based on the source address of the IP
>>  trying access them.
>>
>> Ideally, the device would also have *encrypted* remote 
>> administration, but this is not a deal breaker.
>>
>> Companies rarely list such specifics in the feature sets of the 
>> devices - does anyone know of any devices that would meet the 
>> requirements?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -Mark
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I've used that one quite a bit, nice router solution for $55.00 after 
rebates at Office Depot right now.
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