What does a Linux distro need to act as a router?

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Im trying to setup a one of my machines with preferably ubuntu/fedora since I will be running some services on it.

So it would have to do:

Am I missing services?

And can anyone suggest packages that can handle this task?

Kevin M · Answer 1 · 2010-12-17 17:44:53Z

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I answered a similar question several months ago over on SF: linux router setup.

answered Dec 17 '10 at 17:44

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bubu · Answer 2 · 2010-12-17 16:15:49Z

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well, for dhcp - you need to install dhcpd (dhcp3-server).

iptables are basically a given in most linux distros (port forwarding and firewalling).

answered Dec 17 '10 at 16:15

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	+1 For iptables and dhcpd, they're all you need for a basic firewall/router. iptables can be configured for port forwarding as well as firewalling and routing and there are even some script generators on the internet to set up iptables for you. google.co.uk/… – Mokubai Dec 17 '10 at 16:47
	How about for wireless? just HostAP? – madmaze Dec 17 '10 at 17:01

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Tok · Answer 3 · 2010-12-17 17:30:36Z

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I would recommend using ShoreWall to abstract IPTables and ease the process. This guide may be of help.

answered Dec 17 '10 at 17:30

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