I use the same Linux box my hlds runs on for routing and firewalling on my local LAN using IP masquerading. It's really very simple to set up.
Clarence On Fri, 2008-08-08 at 10:06 -0300, Crazy Canucks wrote: > The WRT54's apparently consume about 6 - 8 watts. Even if you take the > low for the box you use, and the high for the router, that's 20% the > power. I knew there would be a difference but didn't realize there > would be such a large difference. That makes me much more serious about > switching... > > The WRT54GL should cost under $60. I know I can get one up here in > Canada for under $90 including tax and shipping. > > Drek > > Guy Watkins wrote: > > You are correct. But this is a Linux group, and I was asked what router I > > used, so I answered. I also do other stuff with that Linux system (DNS, > > email, DHCP, NTP). > > > > Here in Maryland, as of about 1 year ago, it costs $.15 per kilowatt hour. > > So, 50 watts would cost about $5 per month. So, buying a new WRTG54L (or > > similar) may pay for its self the first year. But I don't know what they > > cost, or how much power they require. > > > > Also, if I were not using a PC I would buy a WRTG54L. > > > > Guy _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
