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x86-based, barebone router lbrtchx 03-25-2007
Posted by on March 25, 2007, 9:01 pm
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I need kind of a programmable router running on Linux or FreeBSD
based on an x-86 arch-type box that should comsume the minimal amount
of power (like a basic router) ...
~
Ideally I shouldn't even need a fan. Just the most minimal hardware
to run networking, a firewall, rated DHCP (some internal ports get
more bandwidth than other), port redirection ...
~
The thing is that most routers come programmed with their software or
firmware and are hard to tinker with
~
How do you think I could/should go for it?
~
Do you know of people doing these kinds of things?
~
lbrtchx


Posted by Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers on March 25, 2007, 9:15 pm
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In comp.security.firewalls lbrtchx@hotmail.com wrote:
> I need kind of a programmable router running on Linux or FreeBSD
> based on an x-86 arch-type box that should comsume the minimal amount
> of power (like a basic router) ...
> ~
> Ideally I shouldn't even need a fan. Just the most minimal hardware
> to run networking, a firewall, rated DHCP (some internal ports get
> more bandwidth than other), port redirection ...
> ~
> The thing is that most routers come programmed with their software or
> firmware and are hard to tinker with
> ~
> How do you think I could/should go for it?

http://www.pcengines.ch/
http://www.soekris.com/

And don't cross-post without a followup-to. Fixed.

cu
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Posted by God Rudy on March 26, 2007, 10:18 am
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On Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:15:32 +0000, Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers wrote:

> In comp.security.firewalls lbrtchx@hotmail.com wrote:
>> I need kind of a programmable router running on Linux or FreeBSD
>> based on an x-86 arch-type box that should comsume the minimal amount
>> of power (like a basic router) ...
>> ~
>> Ideally I shouldn't even need a fan. Just the most minimal hardware
>> to run networking, a firewall, rated DHCP (some internal ports get
>> more bandwidth than other), port redirection ...
>> ~
>> The thing is that most routers come programmed with their software or
>> firmware and are hard to tinker with
>> ~
>> How do you think I could/should go for it?
>
> http://www.pcengines.ch/
> http://www.soekris.com/
>
> And don't cross-post without a followup-to. Fixed.
>
> cu
> 59cobalt

I'm very happy with Soekris. Using OpenBSD.
Heard good things about Monowall (Router/FW software FreeBSD based)

Posted by Gerald Vogt on March 25, 2007, 9:19 pm
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lbrtchx@hotmail.com wrote:
> I need kind of a programmable router running on Linux or FreeBSD
> based on an x-86 arch-type box that should comsume the minimal amount
> of power (like a basic router) ...

Well, you could get a router running on GPL code like some routers from
Linksys, Netgear, Buffalo, and others.

I have a Linksys WRT54G flashed with a 3rd party firmware
HyperWRT+Thibor. The web configuration is extended but most important
you have shell access on the box. For instance, I can configure the
packet filter directly with iptables. If you need something special you
can also compile your own binaries and install them.

A good starting point for reading is the web site of DD-WRT, another 3rd
party firmware project for the WRT54G and more routers (other brands,
too). http://www.dd-wrt.com/ In particular look at the Wiki where you
can read which routers and brands can be flashed with DD-WRT (and other
3rd party firmware).

For the WRT54G you should also read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G
If you buy the WRT be sure not to buy one of the versions with less
memory like the WRT54Gv5,v6,v7.

Gerald

Posted by Keith Keller on March 26, 2007, 12:26 am
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>
> For the WRT54G you should also read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G
> If you buy the WRT be sure not to buy one of the versions with less
> memory like the WRT54Gv5,v6,v7.

It's not always easy to find older hardware. The WRT54GL is a current
model that supports DD-WRT as well as OpenWRT. It's not x86, but it is
very simple hardware that supports linux readily.

--keith

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