[gentoo-embedded] Gentoo Embedded Linux on Linksys Blue Boxes

[Linux GNUbie <gnubie@gmail.com>]

Hello all,

We're planning to deploy Linux based VPN client using IPSec on our
branches which will have a downstream/upstream of 256Kbps DSL
connection.  Our VPN gateway which will be located in our main office
will run on an OpenS/WAN VPN implementation.  My first question is, do
you guys think that the Linksys [1]BEFSR41 or the [2]WRT54G can cater
the said requirement?  All of the VPN clients will have a single server
behind them and connected through a crossover cable only.  The VPN
connection is actually dedicated to the server behind each VPN clients.

My only concerns of the two said Linksys appliances when it comes to
their hardware specifications are:

[a] 200Mhz processor
[b] 4MB flash drives
[c] 16MB RAM

My three main reasons why I'm planning to make use of either of the said
appliances are [a]cheaper cost of the box, [b]low power consumption and
[c]small enough that is basically can save space.

My second question is, do you guys think that with the said hardware
specifications, it is possible to install Gentoo Linux in it?  Or, has
anyone able to install Gentoo Linux in it primarily used as a VPN
client?

Below are the tools that I need so far for the VPN client:

[a] IPTables
[b] VPN client
[c] OpenSSH
[d] RP-PPPoE
[e] IPTraf
[f] nmap
[g] mtr

Your inputs and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.


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Linux GNUbie <gnubieATgmailDOTcom>


[1] http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=20&grid=5
[2] http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=508&scid=35

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