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Re:25 Gigabit Linux internet router PC build by geerlingguy on Saturday July 10, 2021 @09:44AM (#27793315)
Just to note that's peak power consumption. They idle between 1-4W, or if you're running a PoE HAT, 4-6W.
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Re:25 Gigabit Linux internet router PC build by formerly_proven on Saturday July 10, 2021 @10:03AM (#27793410)
A RPi is not equivalent to what most would use as a COTS router, which includes a GbE switch and some kind of modem (DSL or cable). The latter on its own needs a few Watts.
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Re:25 Gigabit Linux internet router PC build by geerlingguy on Saturday July 10, 2021 @10:49AM (#27793678)
On the contrary, OpenWRT and a good CM4-based board allows the Pi to run pretty well as a gigabit router :)

https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2021/two-tiny-dual-gigabit...

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Re:25 Gigabit Linux internet router PC build by tssva on Saturday July 10, 2021 @12:25PM (#27794494)
No CM4 and accompanying carrier board needed . A regular RPi4 with a USB3 gigabit adapter makes for a good gigabit home router. I have been using one as my home gigabit router for the last 14 months without any issues.
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Re:25 Gigabit Linux internet router PC build by aj3 on Saturday July 10, 2021 @12:18PM (#27794434)
That’s not much of a router with just two ports and no WiFi.
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