Pfsense + WAP + future proofing on an atom?

yeleek

Hi,

Partly to learn, partly to protect the kids I want to build a Pfsense box running snort and squid. I've got a spare AWUS036H which I understand could be used as an AP with Pfsense… The sticking point is the cable modem is in our bedroom, so I need a quite system.

Would an atom be up to running Pfsense with snort + squid for 5 users?
Would this have enough power to be future proof (i.e. version 2 etc)?
If so are there any recommendations for a quite or fanless motherboard please?

Device will need 2 Nics, and I'll obviously use the AWUS036H as an AP.

Thanks in advance

JaY_III

that should be more than enough
http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=49

I have a 1/15 (get 1/25 though) cable and have no issues what so every
I dont use snort however, just squid.

I am using an old Via C7 @ 1GHz
512MB DDR

I would look towards mini ITX solutions.
You will most likely need to buy a second NIC as most only have 1 integrated into the motherboard
Intel NICs are you best choice.

yeleek

Thanks :)

mamexp

can you please give me a link that show how to configure the AWUS036H as AP?

Which PFsense version supports AWUS036H ?