Re: [squid-users] squid router

Thanks for the reply,

I guess what I was asking is that is it a sound practice to run ipchains
in addition to the rules that squid has for allowing access in and out
of the lan.

Thanks again,

Pete

olivier FRIES wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm not really a reference in squid but my opinion is
> :
>
> Using ipchains is always a good thing.
>
> Even if it's in addition of another security software.
>
> And i guess that there's always bugs in all software.
>
> So use ipchains to block everything but the ports you
> really need !
>
> --- Pete Kuczynski <pkuczyns@us.dhl.com> a écrit : >
> Hi,
> > I'm new to this list, and fairly new to squid. I run
> > it at home as my
> > DSL proxy server, works great.
> >
> > I'm looking into building a router using LRP and
> > Sangoma's WANPIPE to
> > connect two office's together.
> >
> > Would Squid be a viabable alternative in this role.
> > My question is, If I
> > set up squid on a WAN router box, is it recommended
> > I still use Ipchains
> > or is Squid enough by itself.
> >
> > Thanks for any responses in advance.
> >
> > Pete
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