Network Gateways

[UnSkiLd]

I was wanting to create a gateway that would set outside my network that would go between my two applications. It would basically encrypt the data going in and out.

My question is why are gateways made of hardware wise? Are they just slimmed down computers with bare OS's on them?

I was wanting to build one and if its just a regular computer thats fine. If there are special hardware I need to purchase there may be an issue.

A good example of what im looking for can be found here: http://www.networkstreaming.com/

however, its not what Im wanting to do with it, same theory, different kind of data.

Thanks,
UnSkiLd

 

[Genx87]

Honestly go grab a 40 dollar linksys router from bestbuy. Much cheaper and easier to use.

 

[UnSkiLd]

Thanks for the quick reply Genx. The only problem with that is I was wanting to include in a software package im developing. With that I can't distribute that router with it, but I would like to build my own and that way I can put a logo on it and truely call it mine.

I could tear a linsys router apart and see what its made of..didnt think of that hehe.

 

[nweaver]

so are you talking about building a gateway that offers point to point encryption?

 

[UnSkiLd]

basically yes. If its just bare computer , I would build a 'server' and have IIS on it and it would host dll's I have developed and use .Net Remoting as well as the encryption for each transmission via http and tcp.

If its not a basic computer then I would have to rethink what I want and build whatever I need.

I included that link above and was wondering what something like that had inside. cpu, memory, hard drive and an OS? or is it more compact than this?

 

[n0cmonkey]

It can be just about anything. Basic computers can do it, provided they have the software. The gateway you linked to looks like a basic machine really.

 

[nweaver]

just setup apache with SSL....if all you are looking for is a way to get your .dll files using a web browser. HTTPS is secure and encrypted.

 

[UnSkiLd]

thats not a problem to do..seems too easy hehe.

However, if I want to host dll's and use .net remoting I would have to use IIS and SSL instead. But same concept as your Apache.

Thanks for the tips guys. Just wanting to make sure im on the right path.