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Most of the devices with more that one (especially >2) Ethernet port actually have only one network controller and a small VLAN-capable switch. That's the stand
by cnvogel 11y ago
Most of the devices with more that one (especially >2) Ethernet port actually have only one network controller and a small VLAN-capable switch. That's the standard configuration of almost any plastic access point/"router".
Just get yourself a cheap VLAN capable desktop switch, and you will be able to configure as many logically segregated networks as you wish - using any computer with a single network card.
Of course the total bandwidth will be limited, but the CPU might be the bottleneck for a typical ARM anyway.
- Tiksi 11y agoYeah, it's telling that true (some have only 2 controllers, and there's probably single controller ones too) quad port NICs usually go for $70+ used, and in the hundreds for a new one. On the bright side those usually have support for some more advanced stuff like TOE.