PFSense via USB or chroot?
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I have a ReadyNAS NV (Debian) that does not have the appropriate iptables modules compiled into the kernel in order to install iptables and apparently is virtually impossible to do so.
Therefore, I was hoping to see if it would be possible to have PFSense run via a USB port on the NAS or in a chroot configuration on the NAS?
If either of these scenarios are not possible and/or not ideal, can anyone suggest the minimal hardware necessary to provide firewall support for a home system (US)?
Thanks.
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pfSense is a complete, separate, FreeBSD-based operating system. It can't run in a chroot and it isn't likely to run over a USB connection in that way.
The minimum specs depend on the amount of throughput you need to push through pfSense, and the packet sizes. It could vary widely depending on those factors.
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jimp, thanks so much for your reply!
My packet size is 4k and the throughput will be 10-20MB's per day and periodically (every other month or so) 10-20GB. From what you mentioned, it appears I will need a separate host to support pfSense and I've seen some of the hardware listed on the pfSense website. I just want to avoid spending more than I need to provide a host for pfSense.
Thanks again !
