Re: Multi-Port Ethernet Cards

David E. Wach (david@clipper.net)
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:17:54 -0800 (PST)


On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Brian Pavane wrote:

> I'm entertaining the idea of a low cost ethernet router, and I'm thinking
> of linux as the way to go. I don't want to start a debate about router
> technologies, as in cisco vs. linux, but I do want to know what multi-port
> ethernet cards there are available for linux. I do remember reading about
> 4 port 10bt cards (which would be perfect for my task). Also, how many of
> these suckers could you put in a box, say, 300mhz box, or maybe less.
> Right now I'm thinking of a 100bt card for bringing ethernet into the box,
> and then 2 4port 10bt cards in each box, giving 8ports per box. If anyone
> has success or horror stories, I would definatly be interested.
>
> -Brian Pavane
> Technical Support, Data Services
>
>

www.znyx.com

They have a great 4 port 100Mbit card, works like a charm under linux.

-d

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