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LEAF |
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LEAF is a secure, feature-rich, customizable embedded Linux network appliance for use in a variety of network topologies. Although it can be used in other ways, it is primarily used as a Internet gateway, router, firewall, and wireless access point. |
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Voyage |
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Voyage Linux is a Debian Sarge-based distro (voyage) built from scratch. It is best run on a x86-based embedded platform such as Soekris 45xx/48xx and ALIX boards. |
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For your convenience, you can find prebuilt images of Voyage Linux on our OS images page. |
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Building a Secure Internet Appliance for the Small Office / Home Office |
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How to build a Firewall, VPN Server and Wireless Access Point on a single board computer (SBC) |
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This document takes you step by step through compiling the Linux 2.6 kernel with the uClibc library and Busybox binutils, adding services such as sshd, iptables, dhcpd, dns, ipsec and wpa, and provides configuration examples. |
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EMBCop |
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EMBCop is an IPCop distribution designed specifically for single board, embedded computers, such as the ALIX and net4801. |
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IPCop is a Linux firewall distribution whose sole purpose is to protect the networks it is installed on. A full list of IPCop's objectives can be found here. |
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EMBCop is being actively developed and it's definitely worth keeping an eye on. |
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iMedia Linux
iMedia Linux is a hybrid between a small embedded linux distribution and a full featured linux distribution, designed for mini-ITX / x86 systems.
iMedia Linux embedded systems can be used in ATMs, Kiosks, vending machines, industrial computers, Point of Sale, multimedia system, Internet appliances and dozens of other applications.
The creators of iMedia Linux, iTuner Networks, offer distributions for WRAP and ALIX boards, as well as for Myth TV and multimedia set-top boxes.
For your convenience, you can find prebuilt images of iMedia Linux on our OS images page.
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Zeroshell
Zeroshell is a small Linux distribution designed for servers and embedded devices, which aims to provide the main network services required for a LAN. Zeroshell has a web GUI for configuration and administration.
Its features include a RADIUS server, a Captive Portal, QoS (Quality of Service) management and traffic shaping, VPN, routing, bridging, packet filtering and inspecting, DNS, DHCP, NTP and more. It is particularly interesting because it supports VPN bonding for improved throughput and redundancy with multiple ADSL connections.
For more details, visit the Zeroshell website.
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IPFire
IPFire is a Linux distribution that is intended for use as a firewall. It is easy to set up and has a strong focus on security. IPFire is maintained by experienced developers, who provide regular updates to ensure a high level of security.
Its intuitive web interface allows both beginners and experienced administrators to readily access its many features. IPFire ships with a custom built packet-manager called Pakfire, so the system can be expanded with various addons.
For more details, visit the IPFire website.
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| BSD |
m0n0wall |
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monowall aims to create a complete, embedded firewall software package that, when used together with an embedded PC, provides all the important features of commercial firewall boxes - including ease of use - at a fraction of the price. monowall is based on a bare-bones version of FreeBSD 6, along with a web server, PHP and a few other utilities. |
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The monowall website provides ready-to-use monowall images for the WRAP, the ALIX, the net4801 and other hardware. |
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monowall is worth considering seriously if you're looking for a firewall or wireless access point. It is an excellent package. |
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For your convenience, you can find prebuilt images of monowall on our OS images page. |
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pfSense |
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pfSense is a free, open source customized distribution of FreeBSD tailored for use as a firewall and router. It is derived from m0n0wall and has a huge list of features, all of which are accessible via the web interface, as well as a package system allowing safe, efficient and easy expansion. |
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pfSense is an excellent alternative to m0n0wall. With a great interface and some cool tutorials available on the pfSense website, it's definitely worth a look. |
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For your convenience, you can find prebuilt images of pfSense on our OS images page. |
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We also have copies of "pfSense: The Definitive Guide to the Open Source Firewall and Router Distribution" book available for purchase. |
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OpenBSD |
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The OpenBSD project produces a free, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Their emphasis is on portability, standardisation, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography. |
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For your convenience, you can find prebuilt images of OpenBSD on our OS images page. These images were created using flashdist which can be found at http://www.nmedia.net/flashdist/. |
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| Not-So-Free Operating Systems |
| StarOS |
www.staros.com |
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StarOS™ is a networking operating system designed by ISPs, for ISPs. It is a powerful wireless operating system with a broad range of capabilities, yet keeps a reasonably small flash and memory footprint. |
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| Ikarus OS |
web.antcor.com |
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Linux based
IKARUS OS™ is a Linux-based network services operating system which turns a PC based system into a dedicated wireless (WI-FI) router and provides a high-speed connection. It will run on any x86 based system with 64 MB of RAM (PC systems, ALIX) and requires at least a 16 MB Compact Flash card or hard drive. |
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| Locustworld MeshAP |
locustworld.com |
| This is a port of MeshAP for users who want to build a wireless mesh network using Locustworld's MeshAP software on embedded systems like the Soekris net4801 and the PC Engines ALIX. |
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| Mikrotik routerOS |
www.mikrotik.com |
| MikroTik RouterOS™ is a router operating system and software which turns a regular PC into a dedicated router. |
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| ClarkConnect |
www.clarkconnect.com |
| ClarkConnect is a powerful server/gateway software solution designed for the small/medium-sized organization. Based on Linux, ClarkConnect offers firewalling, VPN, web proxy, e-mail, groupware, database and web serving, and file and print services, along with a comprehensive web-based interface for easy configuration. |
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| File Downloads |
| Hyperterminal |
net4801.ht (1K) |
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This is a Hyperterminal configuration file suitable for the net4801. |
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Save this file to your computer. Connect COM1 to the net4801 via a null modem cable. Double click on the file and power up the net4801. If you have an OS installed on your CF card, you should see the net4801 go through its bootup process and be presented with a login prompt. |
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wrap.ht (1K) |
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This is a Hyperterminal configuration file suitable for the WRAP and the ALIX. |
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Save this file to your computer. Connect COM1 to the WRAP/ALIX via a null modem cable. Double click on the file and power up the board. If you have an OS installed on your CF card, you should see the WRAP/ALIX go through its bootup process and be presented with a login prompt. |
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| OS images |
You can find our prebuilt OS images on our OS images page. |
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Choose from OpenBSD, m0n0wall, pfSense and Linux. |
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| Drivers |
| fit-PC2 |
Windows 7 drivers |
| Get the most out of your fit-PC2 with the latest Windows 7 drivers. |
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| Wistron CM9 |
Linux driver |
| From the madwifi project. |
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FreeBSD driver |
| The Wistron CM9 is supported under FreeBSD 5.2 and onwards with the ath driver. |
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OpenBSD driver |
| The Wistron CM9 is supported under OpenBSD 3.7 and onwards with the ath driver (ported from FreeBSD). |
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Windows driver |
| Windows drivers are generally available from the manufacturer of your computer and may already be available on your computer. |
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| picoLCD |
Linux driver |
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Please also read the documentation for using the picoLCD in Linux. |
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For more information, please visit Mini-Box.com. |
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| Other |
| Terminal Emulator |
Tera Term (Pro) - Windows |
| Tera Term (Pro) is a free software terminal emulator (communication program) for MS-Windows. It supports VT100 emulation, telnet connection, serial port connection, and so on. With an easy to use interface and an SSH client version available, this is a handy addition to your software collection. |
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| Firefox |
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| We use and recommend Firefox - the faster, safer and more efficient way to browse the web. |
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| PDFCreator |
http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ |
| PDFCreator is a free, open-source tool for creating PDFs quickly and easily from any Windows program that is able to print. |
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| Please note: Yawarra supplies these links and files for your convenience and makes no warranty about their suitability for use. |
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