Floppyfw Explained
| floppyfw |
| Developer: | Thomas Lundquist |
| Source Model: | Open source |
| Working State: | Inactive |
| Released: | 2000 |
| Latest Release Version: | 3.0.15 |
| Language: | English |
| Kernel Type: | 2.4.37.9 |
| License: | various |
| Website: | www.zelow.no/floppyfw |
| Supported Platforms: | x86 |
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]
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.[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.[2]
Requirements
- Intel 80386SX or better
- two network interface cards
- 1.44MB floppy drive
- 12MByte of RAM
Features
Floppyfw's features include:[3]
- 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
Notes and References
- Web site: Two floppy-based firewalls. Linux.com . 14 March 2005. 14 December 2017.
- News: A floppy-based Linux gateway/firewall sure to please. TechRepublic. 14 December 2017.
- Web site: A Review Of Floppy-Based Firewalls And Their Security Considerations. Closson. Sean. 2002. SANS Institute. 14 December 2017.
- Web site: FloppyFW, Floppy Based Firewall. www.securiteam.com. 6 October 2002. 2017-12-14.
