I'm looking to set up a Linux based dchp, mail server and firewall under "less than ideal" circumstances, including a budget that is effectively zero, and the stipulation that everything be handled on a single server that is little more than a repurposed desktop pc.
I've considered multiple options to put these on different boxes, including the availability of actual space to put them and cables to connect them, and this what I need. Even if it's not the best idea.
Could someone please recommend an open source solution that's easy to install and maintain as my experience is mainly with exchange and the system will be used by people with near enough zero Linux experience.
It's for a small network that has about 20 mixed device on it, half wired, half wireless with data stored on a synology nas which is too old and slow to cope with dhcp and mail any more (and is no longer receiving security updates). I need only basic features, simplicity and low system requirements are a priority. Internet is provided by a virgin media connection, wireless by two draytek AP currently with their dhcp turned off as they only have a very basic set of functions and lack the granularity required.
The ability to release or re assign ip addresses manually is important, as the network will be used to setup all sorts of smart home devices that needs to operate on a limited address range, the smtp server will be used to setup the email facilities on these devices rather than for actual emails between people. The firewall will be used to determine what is going out or coming in to the home automation devices, on top of an existing install of wireshark.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
I've considered multiple options to put these on different boxes, including the availability of actual space to put them and cables to connect them, and this what I need. Even if it's not the best idea.
Could someone please recommend an open source solution that's easy to install and maintain as my experience is mainly with exchange and the system will be used by people with near enough zero Linux experience.
It's for a small network that has about 20 mixed device on it, half wired, half wireless with data stored on a synology nas which is too old and slow to cope with dhcp and mail any more (and is no longer receiving security updates). I need only basic features, simplicity and low system requirements are a priority. Internet is provided by a virgin media connection, wireless by two draytek AP currently with their dhcp turned off as they only have a very basic set of functions and lack the granularity required.
The ability to release or re assign ip addresses manually is important, as the network will be used to setup all sorts of smart home devices that needs to operate on a limited address range, the smtp server will be used to setup the email facilities on these devices rather than for actual emails between people. The firewall will be used to determine what is going out or coming in to the home automation devices, on top of an existing install of wireshark.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
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