Good router?

[nutjob.ie at gmail.com (Pat Moloney)]

Pat Moloney wrote:
> Heres what we used for group broadband scheme. If you like your 
> embedded linux or want monowall or BSD.
> http://www.routerboard.com/

> Other boards (Very friendly and supportive comany)
> http://www.pcengines.ch/alix.htm
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> I was using an old wrap2c as my gateway PC to stop my housemates doing 
> this.

> Screenshot:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/Nutjob.ie/Hogger#5179514516554863762
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> Arch Angel wrote:
> > Both the suggestions by Paul are the best of consumer and 
> > non-consumer with the cost taken into consideration.  Nice small form 
> > factor with the power of the non-consumer lines.
> >
> > Another consideration if you have a spare computer is to get a pci 
> > wireless card of choice and run Vyatta.  The cost is MUCH less than 
> > that of the other solutions, but it is by no means the size ideal for 
> > most people.  Vyatta is based on Debian, as well as providing some 
> > great experience in commerical routing.
> >
> > http://www.vyatta.com/
> >
> > If cost is a concern look into Vyatta, but I honestly do love the 
> > size of the Soekris and most so the dual PCI's were you can setup a 
> > secure area and maybe a honey pot network :)
> >
> > Hope this helps, and sorry I have been distant recently - Dealing 
> > with some family issues - Don't worry I shall be back and forth to 
> > cause chaos and evil mayhem :-)
> >
> > -Robert
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Paul Asadoorian <paul at pauldotcom.com 
> > <mailto:paul at pauldotcom.com>> wrote:
> >
> >     Ah yes, I've got a Soekris, I love it!  It runs Debian and 
> > handles my
> >     internal DNS and DHCP services.  Highly recommended (draws less 
> > power
> >     than a full server, and has way more CPU/RAM/Flash than a WRT).  No
> >     wireless in the  one I have:
> >
> >     http://www.soekris.com/net5501.htm
> >
> >     I think total mine was like $350...  They do have one with
> >     dual-mini pci:
> >
> >     http://www.soekris.com/net4826.htm
> >
> >     But it appears end of life...
> >
> >     Cheers,
> >
> >     Paul
> >
> >     matt donovan wrote:
> >     > I know a few people did mess with the Alix boards. Myself I m
> >     looking at
> >     > getting a soekris board to mess around with. Routerboard is good
> >     if you
> >     > want a Linux based router though.
> >     >
> >     > On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 10:40 AM, Paul Asadoorian
> >     <paul at pauldotcom.com <mailto:paul at pauldotcom.com>
> >     > <mailto:paul at pauldotcom.com <mailto:paul at pauldotcom.com>>> wrote:
> >     >
> >     >     Hey Chris,
> >     >
> >     >     Not certain what your budget is, but I've been playing
> >     around with
> >     >     non-consumer grade stuff lately.  Its more expensive
> >     ($200-$300 /
> >     >     router), but works so much better (++flash/RAM, ability to
> >     choose your
> >     >     wifi chipset, etc...).  Check out:
> >     >
> >     >     http://routerboard.com/
> >     >     http://www.pcengines.ch/alix.htm
> >     >
> >     >     The RouterStation looks awesome as well, ships with OpenWrt,
> >     w00t!  I've
> >     >     done some routerboard532 hackings, its a great platform.
> >     >
> >     >     Anyone else tinkering with any of the above gear?
> >     >
> >     >     Cheers,
> >     >     Paul
> >     >
> >     >
> >     >
> >     >
> >     >
> >     >
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