Which x86 router to choose?

Question

linux

Somewhere on the Internet I found a home router with 4-6 Ethernet ports and a wi-fi module based on x86 core i3/5/7 processors (various modifications) and linux on board. Slightly larger than a typical home router. But now I can't find it. If anyone knows the manufacturer please let me know.

Answer 1

core i3/5/7 'You are confusing something, because it is not needed in routers.
x86 amd geode routers are
habrahabr.ru/company/nativepc/blog/183810
and also
www.flexcomm.com.cn/products/LBR.htm
and also
www.piesia.cn/product/1536203080-219599961/industr...
and more
linitx.com/product/fx5625-intel-atom-18ghz-8-nic-f...
and more
habrahabr.ru/company/nativepc/blog/183582

Answer 2

For the price it will turn out not humane at all and it is hard to find. A very narrow specification. There are platforms roughly matching your description, but not so "powerful" (the same Lanner fw-7540d). And it's not entirely clear why even i3 is there.
My advice to you - buy a nettop with two setevukha and a managed switch.

Answer 3

To be honest with 4 ports you will find only for industrial purposes. Like Axiomtek NA342
www.axiomtek.com/Default.aspx?MenuId=Products&Func...
At the moment I personally use gigabyte ga-c1037un . He has two ethernets.
There is PCI, you can also put a network card with 2 or 4 ports, but there will be no options for wifi. With wifi, by the way, an interesting situation, if I remember correctly, a full-fledged AP point can only be made on certain chipsets, and still not everything is so smooth there.
Here is a list of what you can take wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers
For WiFi, I use a separate mikrotik point, which for its price can do both guest ssid and WPA2-Enterprise.