Linux router software?

[BigToque]

Isnt there some version of linux (or some linux program), that fits on a floppy disk that lets a computer act as a router.

Where can I get that software? I'm having a hell of a time getting this old POS to use ICS properly.


This is the place to discuss the latest computer hardware issues and technology. Please keep the discussion ON TOPIC, and covering computer hardware ONLY.



AnandTech Moderator

Ya mod, maybe you didnt realize, but the problem is my network cards. Therefore it is a hardware problem, and is ON TOPIC.

But thanks for locking the thread, I appreciate it.

 

[jhu]

linuxrouter
freesco
picobsd (yeah, i know it's not linux)

 

[BigToque]

freesco is what i was looking for!

Thanks jhu

 

[BCYL]

There's also Coyote Linux

 

[jhu]

sure thing. you using a cable connection?

 

[BigToque]

<< sure thing. you using a cable connection? >>



Yes, and now its saying it cant find either of my network cards.

They say its "insanely easy" to setup... pfft!

off to the manuals again

 

[BigToque]

The damn program doesnt work!

F'n hell!

No network cards found my ass!

 

[BigToque]

from freesco manual:




<<
[*]Don't be lazy, read this manual carefully.
[*]Never edit any config files from DOS. Always edit them from FREESCO or from another linux(unix).
[*]Read manual
[*]Before installation make sure your computer (router) is in a proper working condition and all hardware (ethernet cards, modems etc installed in it) work proper in this computer.
[*]RTFM
[*]Never use winmodems.
[*]Before reporting of bugs and problems read this manual and a web support forum.
[*]We do not provide help by e-mail, use the web support forum for getting help. >>



rofl

damnit, now why wont it detect my damn network cards!

 

[uhohibrokeit]

freesco works very good, and is very secure, id recommend it highly

 

[BigToque]

<< freesco works very good, and is very secure, id recommend it highly >>



I've already decided to use it, I just cant get it to work.

I stayed up till 3am trying to get it too work before I went home because I had class at 9. Thanks freesco, you made me fall asleep in math class

 

[sciencewhiz]

what network cards do you have?

 

[BigToque]

[*]D-Link 528CT (PCI) - I haven't tried downloading new drivers yet, so I'll try that when I get home.

[*]NE2000 Compatible Generic (ISA) - Should be supported right away (According to the site)

 

[BCYL]

I had the same problem with FreeSCO when I tried to use it... it couldnt detect one of my 2 network cards...

I switched to using Coyote Linux instead, and it worked perfectly...

It's also very easy to setup, just follow their manual and u should be able to figure it out...