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Subject: Re: FreeBSD based router ...
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>
> These guys have a 2 or 4 port nic for < $100:
> http://www.soekris.com/lan16x1.htm
>
> Try Ebay for the Adaptec ANA-6944-TX.  It's a 4 port based on the old DEC 
> chipset (de driver)  Usual can be had for <= $10.

but prepare for problems connecting this with other devices. usually works 
well with switches, but not with everything. speed negotiation is broken.