tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304223897607246523.post3615098590107043027..comments2024-02-09T00:59:01.518-08:00Comments on Matt Ownby's Cool Projects: Replacing my ancient linux router with a Raspberry PiMatt Ownbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01141290413986333512noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304223897607246523.post-27055988740443047382016-05-01T04:20:02.012-07:002016-05-01T04:20:02.012-07:00I wish there were a HAT (hardware attached on the ...I wish there were a HAT (hardware attached on the top) for the Pi which gave it an additional four or eight RJ45s... and (why not?) an excellent wifi radio. That would be a kickstarter project I would buy into.Kenneth Fislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670638542158189389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304223897607246523.post-37547457203139586022014-04-14T20:47:19.132-07:002014-04-14T20:47:19.132-07:00Which Linux version did you install in the raspber...Which Linux version did you install in the raspberry?<br />RegardsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919193348652698625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304223897607246523.post-79665572076661881692013-03-15T20:25:01.442-07:002013-03-15T20:25:01.442-07:00Matt!
"in case my neighbors crack my WPA2 pas...Matt!<br />"in case my neighbors crack my WPA2 passphrase" Are you living next to the Chinese government? Can you crack a WPA2 passphrase? I can't. So long as your passphrase is over 32 characters, and your neighbors aren't out to get you, I think you can rest easy.<br /><br />Personally, I use Linksys/Cysco wireless and wired routers running "DD-WRT" firmware, which is Linux, and you can customize it if you want.<br /><br />But then again, It's not as cool as a Rasberry Pi! :)<br />Love your blog Matt, keep up the good work.<br />-Shaun<br />Shaun Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139519048019019126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304223897607246523.post-44814519135650756102013-03-15T14:42:53.089-07:002013-03-15T14:42:53.089-07:00Well, my goals are twofold:
a) keep wifi network s...Well, my goals are twofold:<br />a) keep wifi network separate from LAN network in case my neighbors crack my WPA2 passphrase<br />b) have a lot of control over QoS rules so that I can do things like be constantly uploading to a backup site (crashplan in my case) while still having responsive internet. Another use case is having a LAN party where a bunch of people are playing a first person shooter on the internet and one guy is downloading a bunch of patches; I don't want his downloading to aversely affect the rest of the players.<br /><br />Perhaps a cisco router would shine at these tasks. However, I have no knowledge of how to use them or configure them and learning how to do this would be an additional cost. I already know how to do it in linux.<br /><br />re: stability, I think after firmware/kernel upgrade, the Pi is now pretty stable as a router. I am pleased with it.Matt Ownbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01141290413986333512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304223897607246523.post-27310207549147911552013-03-14T23:39:33.113-07:002013-03-14T23:39:33.113-07:00I'm curious as to why you insist on using a PC...I'm curious as to why you insist on using a PC as your router, rather than a device that has hardware designed for the task? If price is a concern, you can grab a relatively cheap and outdated Cisco router that will perform better than this setup and most likely be much more stable...<br /><br />zellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049408936777722511noreply@blogger.com