[ale] [OT] good hardware for a learner!

[Alex Carver]

Yeah, I saw that pfSense works on it.  I just happen to be more
comfortable with iptables at the command line and didn't want to
necessarily have a GUI setup.

On 2016-04-15 07:08, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
> You will have to do your own research.  I've only looked at running pfsense,
> nothing else.
> 
> pf is well maintained for x86 with patches as needed and full updates every year
> or so.  This is the main reason I'm not interested at all in running consumer
> router equipment.
> 
> 
> On 04/15/2016 12:47 AM, Alex Carver wrote:
>> Will these run any of the regular distros?  I see they have some images
>> set up but it would be good if I could get a mainline distro so I can
>> keep it up to date.  One of these would be much cheaper for the firewall.
>>
>> On 2016-04-14 19:05, Phil Turmel wrote:
>>> On 04/14/2016 04:54 PM, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
>>>> There are some purpose made x86 router devices for about $130 based on the
>>>> GX-412TC APU. I haven't seen any in the USA, but we can order from Europe.
>>>> Switzerland.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone interested in a bulk order to share shipping costs?
>>>> http://www.pcengines.ch/apu.htm Probably need to stay under 8 units per order.
>>>>
>>>> I'd lean towards the Intel NIC versions and avoid the RealTek.
>>>> APU.2C4 at $122 http://www.pcengines.ch/apu2c4.htm
>>>> Should handle GigE easily unlike the older versions.
>>>>
>>>> Case is $10 more.  Provide your own power brick.
>>>
>>> Yeah, I'm in.  Those are sweet.  I checked the schematic -- looks like
>>> they'd be fine on a lead-acid battery (voltage clamp kicks in > 15V).
>>>
>>> I could go for three or four with cases.  I can receive at the office if
>>> you like -- I am set up w/ Customs to pay duties through a business
>>> FedEx acct.