Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:37:57 -0500 From: Mark Shroyer <subscriber+freebsd@markshroyer.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Replacing Home Router With PC Message-ID: <4B99D335.8010800@markshroyer.com> In-Reply-To: <44ocivszcb.fsf@be-well.ilk.org> References: <93C575B79E9B01449EBBB084032BC570123208B760@mail.ucwv.edu> <44ocivszcb.fsf@be-well.ilk.org>
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On 3/11/2010 9:32 AM, Lowell Gilbert wrote: > mailinglist <mailinglist@ucwv.edu> writes: > >> I've got an old Linksys router hanging off of my cable modem that is >> several years old and is about to die (very poor wireless throughput >> should be 54 mb and is 2, runs hot, and "buzzes" while turned on). >> I've got an older PC that would great as a router....however I also >> need it to be a wireless access point for my house. It has a PCI >> wireless network card (A 54G Belkin, not sure of the exact model). I >> know FreeBSD is technically capable for acting as my DHCP, DNS, >> router, gateway box if properly configured. The question is, can it >> use that wireless card to act as a access point instead of a client >> (how the card is intended to be used)? >> >> Also, any links anyone can provide on how to setup a FreeBSD box to >> act as home router/gateway would be much appreciated! > > Bear in mind that the added electricity costs will more than cover the > cost of a new Linksys (or equivalent) router in a few months. If energy consumption is a concern, you might try one of these: http://www.pcengines.ch/alix2d3.htm I've been running OpenBSD on mine for a year or so, and it makes an absolutely fantastic home router. It'll run FreeBSD, too. Uses about 5 watts. My one caveat is that you may want to solder on an RTC battery (CR2032) holder--or just pay a little extra for the alix2d13, which includes the holder, if you don't like soldering things. -- Mark Shroyer http://markshroyer.com/contact/
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