Multi-LAN routing, which router to get?

[keith_duncan]

I have three networks I need to route between,

192.168.1.0/24
192.168.2.0/24
217.40.246.32/29

I'm looking for the cheapest option available since all I need is static routes.


I've looked into getting a Mini-ITX board, with 3+ LAN ports such as this http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=34#JNC9C-550 though that would involve building and maintaining a server image to mount.

I'd prefer a pre-packaged ethernet router, does anyone have any suggestions for a good one? Thanks!

 

[Nate7311]

Absolute cheapest option? Got an old box lying around that you can slap a few NICs into? Live boot the box with the CD and store the config file on a USB drive.

www.pfsense.com

Lean, mean routing machine.

To do it right? Prolly a Cisco piece, set it and forget it.

Quick fleabay seach turned up this possibility: http://cgi.ebay.com/CISCO-1711-VPN-...831003?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item2c5859a51b

 

[dashpuppy]

Untangle, pfsense, Astaro

 

[keith_duncan]

I wish I had an old machine lying around, all we've got are test machines (in use) and a bunch of laptops

I think you're right to just look for an old Cisco router on eBay, cheers!

 

[aaronearles]

Would a L3 switch work? Should get slightly better performance if we're talking older hardware and all ethernet.

 

[dan_panner]

Does DD-WRT work?

 

[Captain Colonoscopy]

Just go buy a used Cisco 2620 or 2621 off eBay for $65 and be done with it. You could certainly roll your own router using an old PC but it will probably eat up a lot more power than a router appliance.