Re: linux-ipsec: Installation of Freeswan

> 1) Which version is the latest?

The latest actual release was 0.90; that, and a current code snapshot, can be found via the web page (http://www.xs4all.nl/~freeswan/). We're hoping to have an updated release soon, but can't promise an exact date.

> 2) Where can I find documents to install it properly?

With the software. The docs are still not great, but they have improved.

> ...So, tell me how can I install without much problem.

This is still relatively early software. If you know nothing about IPSEC and don't want to learn details, you may want to wait for release 1.00. The software probably won't change much between now and then, but the docs will improve further.

> 3) How many network cards do I need with

The minimum for any router is two.

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> 4) I'm imagining a scenario where I 'll have

Not quite -- in IPSEC, protecting packets going between the clients is not quite the same thing as protecting packets going between the routers themselves. It is best to test the same configuration you plan to use, i.e. have a client machine behind each router.

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