Looking to build a stompbox/EVDO/HSPDA router? This board is a great platform. Unlike a lot of embedded platforms Soekris boards use x86 class processors which means that almost any linux/BSD distro out there can be adapted to run these boxes. Of course suggest you try our distro Pyramid Linux, but you have the freedom to choose what ever you want.
This compact, low-power, low-cost, advanced communication computer is based on a 100Mhz 486 class processor. It has two 10/100 Mbit ethernet ports,64 Mbyte SDRAM main memory and uses a CompactFlash module for program and data storage. It can be expanded using a MiniPCI type III board and a PC-Card/Cardbus adapter.
It has been optimized for use as wireless router using a PC-Card wireless adapter, but has the flexibility to take on a whole range of different functions as a communication appliance. The board is designed for long life and low power.
Specifications:
64 Mbyte SDRAM, soldered on board
CompactFLASH Type I/II socket, 8 Mbyte FLASH to 4 Gbyte Microdrive
2 10/100 Mbit Ethernet ports, RJ-45
Power LED, Activity LED, Error LED
Mini-PCI type III socket.
1 PC-Card/Cardbus slots, for wireless adapters
8 bit general purpose I/O, 14 pins header
Power using external power supply is 11-56V DC, max 10 Watt
Option for 5V supply using internal connector
Supports Power over Ethernet according to the 802.3af standard
Operating temperature 0-60 °C
Software:
comBIOS for full headless operation over serial port
PXE boot rom for diskless booting
Designed for FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux
Runs most realtime operating systems
