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    Pfsense + WAP + future proofing on an atom?

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      yeleek
      last edited by

      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.

      1. Would an atom be up to running Pfsense with snort + squid for 5 users?
      2. Would this have enough power to be future proof (i.e. version 2 etc)?
      3. 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

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        JaY_III
        last edited by

        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.

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          yeleek
          last edited by

          Thanks :)

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            mamexp
            last edited by

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

            Which PFsense version supports AWUS036H ?

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