Update: I just realized that the same thing can be done with a much cheaper dual-port NIC and a cheap standalone Ethernet switch. That way, I can use the server as a WAN gateway and let the switch do what it's best at. On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 5:57 PM, V G wrote: > Hi all, > > Can anyone suggest a cheap PCI-Express multi-port (at least 4? ports) > gigabit network card that I can use to make a router for home use? > > I have a sufficient standalone router at the moment, but I just built a > multipurpose server and I figured I can just add router functionality to = it > and get rid of my current router altogether. That way, I have all the > features I need, precise control, security, and everything that's current= ly > not possible even with DD-WRT. > > I don't mind spending a couple of hundred dollars, since it's a solid lon= g > term investment. But as always, the lower the price, the better. > --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .