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Originally Posted by BSDfan666
...I guess the real question is, what problem are you trying to solve with OpenBSD?
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Our primary motivation for going with an OpenBSD-based firewall is that we want a more flexible and robust firewall. The firewall functionality on the DSL Modem/router is quite limited. And it's probably not the fastest device for performing that functionality. But the limitations are what are driving us.
The actual trigger for doing it now is supporting a Verizon Wireless Network Extender, which allows cell phones inside our metal building to communicate with Verizon's network across our internet connection. The DSL Modem/router we were using a few weeks ago got flakey, so we asked our ISP to replace it. The new one is failing to support the device because of a firewall issue. Certain ports need to be allowed, and we have set them to be allowed, but for some reason the device is failing anyway. When we open disabled the modem/router firewall it works.
So, executive summary: we are doing this to replace a toy firewall with a real firewall.