Last update:
09/04/2008
Current version:
1.235
Latest beta version:
1.3b15

This page will list useful tools and other resources that can be used in conjunction with m0n0wall. If you think you've got something that belongs on this page, mail mk@neon1.net.

Management

• m0n0wall-CMI   NEW
  m0n0wall-CMI is a centralized management interface to manage m0n0wall devices remotely.

Logging/Monitoring

• Project Observer   NEW
  Observer is an autodiscovering PHP/MySQL/SNMP/CDP based network management system focused primarily on Cisco and Linux/BSD networks. Has some m0n0wall-specific features.
• AdvancedRM
  AdvancedRM is a free, small and lightweight network monitoring utility for SNMP enabled devices (including m0n0wall). Screenshots
• m0n0wall Backup Script
  Another (Perl) script to backup the configuration from multiple m0n0walls. Supports HTTP and HTTPS, maintains old configs for a configurable number of days and allows configs to be compressed. Contributed by Richard Harvey.
• Remote backup script
  A script to remotely backup your m0n0wall via HTTP(S). Contributed by Kaspar Lyngsie <k at pacroon dot dk>.
• monomon
  A m0n0wall monitoring client for Windows. Can display a traffic graph for any m0n0wall interface. Uses SNMP.
• WallWatcher
  Firewall log analysis tool for Windows that supports m0n0wall.
• myNetWatchman
  Global, centralized firewall log analyzer/security event aggregator. Can be used with WallWatcher.

Tools

• WAN reconnect script
  A script to force reconnection of PPPoE on WAN (useful if your ISP initiates a forced disconnect every 24 hours and you don't want it to happen during the day). Contributed by Andreas Fink <dronnick at gmail dot com>.
  Windows version by <neutralman at gmail dot com>

VPN

• m0n0wall IPSEC VPN Auto Updater
  This PHP script by Daniel Morante makes it possible to use IPsec VPN tunnels between two m0n0walls that both have dynamic WAN IP addresses.
• iVPN
  A GUI for Windows XP's integrated IPsec support.

Guides

• (German) Vom iPhone 3G Firmware 2.0 eine VPN-Verbindung zur m0n0wall herstellen
  Eine Anleitung von Philipp Heumos zur Einrichtung einer PPTP-VPN-Verbindung von einem iPhone mit Firmware 2.0 zu m0n0wall.

• IPSec WLAN protection with m0n0wall and TauVPN
  Björn Euler has written a how-to document describing the steps to establish an IPSec tunnel between m0n0wall and TauVPN.

• Creating a PPTP tunnel using m0n0wall
  Cory Foy has written a short guide on his experiences with configuring and using m0n0wall's PPTP VPN server.

• Installing m0n0wall on a WatchGuard® Firebox II
  Christian Jouas has a step-by-step guide to installing m0n0wall on old WatchGuard® Firebox II hardware.

• kaos.theory: Armor Your Palace
  A guide to securing your home and home network with inexpensive hardware, open source software (including m0n0wall) and about 8 hours of dedicated time.