Re: [gentoo-embedded] Gentoo Embedded Linux on Linksys Blue Boxes

[Samuel T. Cossette]

Hi,

Why don't you use OpenWRT? You can easily install most packages (don't know
for mtr) you want.

bye,

-samuel

> Hello all,
>
> We're planning to deploy Linux based VPN client using IPSec on our
> branches which will have a downstream/upstream of 256Kbps DSL
> connection.  Our VPN gateway which will be located in our main office
> will run on an OpenS/WAN VPN implementation.  My first question is, do
> you guys think that the Linksys [1]BEFSR41 or the [2]WRT54G can cater
> the said requirement?  All of the VPN clients will have a single server
> behind them and connected through a crossover cable only.  The VPN
> connection is actually dedicated to the server behind each VPN clients.
>
> My only concerns of the two said Linksys appliances when it comes to
> their hardware specifications are:
>
> [a] 200Mhz processor
> [b] 4MB flash drives
> [c] 16MB RAM
>
> My three main reasons why I'm planning to make use of either of the said
> appliances are [a]cheaper cost of the box, [b]low power consumption and
> [c]small enough that is basically can save space.
>
> My second question is, do you guys think that with the said hardware
> specifications, it is possible to install Gentoo Linux in it?  Or, has
> anyone able to install Gentoo Linux in it primarily used as a VPN
> client?
>
> Below are the tools that I need so far for the VPN client:
>
> [a] IPTables
> [b] VPN client
> [c] OpenSSH
> [d] RP-PPPoE
> [e] IPTraf
> [f] nmap
> [g] mtr
>
> Your inputs and suggestions are very much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
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>
> [1] http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=20&grid=5
> [2] http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=508&scid=35
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Samuel T. Cossette
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