Re: Small office samba on OpenBSD

2005-07-06 Thread Bob Beck
> >I'd like to create a simple product for SOHO customers for file storage, > >DVD > >backups, spam/virus filtering, etc. It's obviously going to be more secure > >than the same 5 PC's behind the NAT router alone, but should I recommend > >the > >box is behind a NAT router for that extra level o

Re: Small office samba on OpenBSD

2005-07-06 Thread Matthew S Elmore
Seems like a waste to me. I tend to replace those routers WITH openbsd boxes. As long as you keep the box updated and your pf rules sane (block smb from outside world, etc) there is absolutely nothing to be worried about really. Kevin Roosdahl wrote: Scenario: 5 PC's --- 10/100 switch -- Op

Small office samba on OpenBSD

2005-07-06 Thread Kevin Roosdahl
Scenario: 5 PC's --- 10/100 switch -- OpenBSD -- Broadband router -- Internet 5 Windows XP workstations on a LAN connected to an OpenBSD server running Samba, DHCP, DNS, SpamAssassin. A 2nd nic in the OpenBSD box goes to a broadband internet connection and PF is enabled and configured securely.