I do need to roll-my-own.=20 The design it's a bit more complicated. Among other things it contains a 32= bit data processing unit,=A0 the main purpose of this unit will be the one= described.=20 Originally it was suggested that an ARM based processor should be used., bu= t this is not yet decided. It can be MIPS, ARM, x86, PowerPC.... whichever = is best suited for the task. Of course cost and other aspects of the proces= sors will also be considered, but that is another story :)=20 As for now, I just need help selecting a few processors that will do the jo= b.=20 Thanks again for your input. Robert --- On Wed, 11/24/10, Alex Harford wrote: From: Alex Harford Subject: Re: [TECH] Embedded ethernet question (processor choice) To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 6:48 AM On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 2:23 PM, David wrote: > On 23/11/2010 21:51, Robert Csaba Molnar wrote: >> I need to choose a processor for a router (like) box. >> >> Here are the requirements: >> - =A0must run Linux with vpn (OpenVPN), http (Apache?) and possibly ssh = (OpenSSH) >> - 3 PHY interfaces at 10 Mbit/s > > Do you need to roll-your-own for some other reason? =A0If not, you'd do > better to purchase a system from someone like http://linitx.com/ That's a good point.=A0 Robert, you might want to look at Kontron or Soekris if you want a more 'embedded' system. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .