I'm not too sure if this is correct section, but I hope so!
My goal:
My goal is to build a lower powered computer which will operate as a router. Hoping to keep the power usage low and have it small as possible.
Though, it doesn't matter too much it will be a fun project.
Operating system:
What would be the best operating system to act as a router? SmoothWall?
Or are they better alternatives out there?
Hardware:
I'm hoping someone has had experience or some good recommendations on hardware before I give it ago.
My goal:
My goal is to build a lower powered computer which will operate as a router. Hoping to keep the power usage low and have it small as possible.
Though, it doesn't matter too much it will be a fun project.
Operating system:
What would be the best operating system to act as a router? SmoothWall?
Or are they better alternatives out there?
Hardware:
- MicroATX
- Pentium 4
- Just some generic 512MB of RAM.
- Is there some form of NIC which has couple of Ethernet ports on it? (I know you can get a single ethernet port on a PCI NIC.)
I'm hoping someone has had experience or some good recommendations on hardware before I give it ago.