Implementation of Software Routers on Obsolete Light Computers in Campuses Based on BrazilFW Linux-based Embedded Systems

• Main Authors: Dung-Yuan Pan, 潘東元
• Other Authors: 黃連進
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/98941309712133922362

碩士 === 淡江大學 === 資訊工程學系碩士在職專班 === 98 === Embedded systems stress maximum utilization of limited hardware for specific purposes. BrazilFW is a free and powerful Linux-based software router. It supports L7 firewall and offers QoS management without using a large amount of hardware resources. This study attempted to make use of old and obsolete computers by implementing BrazilFW on them to provide routing and firewall services in elementary school campuses. The purpose of this study was to make use of old computers in elementary schools, especially those located in remote areas and having limited funds and resources. BrazilFW is free software, so it can be downloaded for free and modified without restrictions. Moreover, it is also easy to use. Therefore, BrazilFW can help schools save a huge amount of costs of procuring and maintaining routers and firewall systems and also be modified according to the environmental needs of each school. Customization of this software can be realized through installation and application of optional applications needed by campuses in different scales.