> I've got an old Linksys router hanging off of my cable modem that is several
> years old and is about to die (very poor wireless throughput should be 54 mb
> and is 2, runs hot, and "buzzes" while turned on). I've got an older PC that
> would great as a router....however I also need it to be a wireless access
> point for my house. It has a PCI wireless network card (A 54G Belkin, not
> sure of the exact model). I know FreeBSD is technically capable for acting
> as my DHCP, DNS, router, gateway box if properly configured. The question
> is, can it use that wireless card to act as a access point instead of a
> client (how the card is intended to be used)?
>
> Also, any links anyone can provide on how to setup a FreeBSD box to act as
> home router/gateway would be much appreciated!
I too am using an old PC as my home router. I have an ath-based
("ath" is the driver) wireless card which is acting as a host access
point. Then I have about 4 ethernet ports, but I'm only using 2. One
of those is a gigabit card, and most of my home computer collection is
on a gigabit LAN.
Just look in the Handbook I guess. Once you have it all set up it's
very rewarding. I'll never go back to having a purpose-built router
device for my home.
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