[BC] Two input router?

[Kirk Harnack]

Ron Cole wrote:
> If you need that many ports forwarded perhaps you need more router that the
> average Home/ SOHO router.
> Maybe a Business grade or build one out of a Linux box & Nic Cards.
> 
> I know I ran into that same problem and decided I really did not need that
> many open ports.

Ron,

I did build a Linux-based router and used it for about a year.  Loved 
it!  Unfortunately, it was the "Coyote Linux Router" which, at least at 
the time, had to boot from a floppy.  I knew the floppy drive would 
eventually fail - and it did.  I have the worst luck with floppies.

Not having time to deal with it, I just bought an "engineered" solution 
- a Linksys RV042.  It's been working fine, but Dana's comments made me 
wonder if I'd eventually run into problems.

I'd rebuild the Linux router, but I'm also trying to reduce fan noise in 
my office.  I know there are solutions to that, but time and funds are 
limited.


Thanks,

Kirk Harnack