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On 01/04/2010 13:57, wireless wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for an arm based router that easily runs
> embedded gentoo with at least 3 (100 Mbps speed ok) ethernet
> ports.
>
> I'm going to get 3 to teach a couple of teenagers (oh boy)
> how to build and maintain their own router. Sooooooo any
> suggestions that simply this embedded gentoo effort, are
> most welcome. Raw iptables is what I'm use to using.
> A wireless port would be good but not required.
>
>    

It's not ARM based, but the Alix boards are incredibly cheap ($100) and 
come in a 3 port configuration.  Loads of horsepower and adequate RAM

I can't think of a 3 port ARM board off the top of my head, but without 
looking I think that the Linksys and DLink "linux friendly" routers are 
MIPS based?

Is the ARM choice optional?  Scan: http://www.linuxfordevices.com/

Ed W