Re: Smallest Fedora box to use as gateway/firewall/VPN

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On Wednesday, January 9, 2019 2:36:53 PM EST Samuel Sieb wrote: 
> I use Fedora for desktops, laptops, and servers in various places, but 
> in this case, Fedora is not suitable to run on a wifi router.  In a lot 
> of cases, there is only 8MB of flash to store the OS, or if you're 
> really lucky or willing to pay a lot more, you can get twice that.

While I'm not suggesting the use of Fedora on a stock residential router, most 
of these routers also have a USB port.

> I second the suggestion of using such a device.  It's quiet, low power, 
> and easy config.  I have considered, but haven't got around to trying to 
> setup openvpn on one yet, so that's an unknown.  You could find a cheap, 
> openwrt supported router from a second-hand store to test out before 
> buying a better one.

I'd highly suggest using Wireguard rather than OpenVPN. I got around to 
switching my personal systems the other day, and the benefits are immediately 
noticeable. I can push gigabit over my home VPN. :)

-- 
John M. Harris, Jr. <johnmh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Splentity
https://splentity.com/

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