[aklug] Re: hardware for super cheap (but small) linux router?

On Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:24:57 -0800, Christopher Howard wrote:

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> Hey guys, I want to set up a router between my DSL modem and my home
> network -- something with two NICs that I can run Gnu/Linux on and play
> around with network administration stuff. However, all I have for
> hardware is these old, behemoth PCs that are really noisy and suck lots
> of juice. Yet at the same time I'm on a real tight budget, and I can't
> afford some $300+ speciality design. Anyone know of a product out there
> that would fit the bill for me?
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> Normally when I need cheap, small computing power, I look for old
> netbooks, but the double NIC requirement is an issue here.
>

If you have a spare netbook/laptop a second USB NIC could be added
for a few $$ and, depending on the wireless adapter, it could also
server as your authenticated access point.

-- 
mike
Yes, it's really threaded!
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