DIY Networking Kit

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Link : http://venturebeat.com/2016/08/03/i...open-networking-kit-inspired-by-raspberry-pi/

SolidRun, a developer of electronic modules and PCs, said it is launchingClearFog Base kit, an off-the-shelf open development kit that enables do-it-yourself hardware enthusiasts to create their own telecom-grade routers.

The kit is based on the Marvell Armada 38x SoC processor that runs on open source software based on OpenWrt. It lets enthusiasts build telecom-grade routers capable of Gigabit speed and embedded storage. The kit is inspired by the DIY computer kit, Raspberry Pi, which has sold a surprisingly large number of units.

With OpenWrt support and several connectivity options, device makers can easily utilize the ClearFog Base within their own products to bridge a variety of network standards, like LAN, Wi-Fi, LTE, Fiber, and DSL. They can also utilize mikroBUS boards for IoT type networking standards such as ZigBee, Sub GHz, Bluetooth, and others.

The $70 kit was created by Tel-Aviv, Israel-based SolidRun.

“We developed our ClearFog single board computer to take full advantage of the power offered by Marvell’s Armada 38x SoC and to give users a head start in engineering new products based on this powerful new platform,” said Kossay Omary, SolidRun cofounder and technology leader, in a statement. “Our new ClearFog Base open development system is an ideal solution for those looking for a powerful SBC in a compact form factor, with a plethora of I/O options to serve a wide array of potential applications.”
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This is a board that incorporates a SFP port, two NICs along with additional support. Built on the lines of the Raspberry Pi, it allows you to use your networking distro of choice, albeit one which has support for the device. Frankly, looks very interesting, and if there are distros compiled for the hardware, we could design our own routers, rather than be stuck with ones that are sold by the companies.

Of course it goes without saying that it could be multipurpose into anything thats supported. Solid run appears to be doing a entry level version and a pro version.
 
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Looking forward to import one of these. Would anyone be interested? I would prefer for someone else to handle the GO if there is one.

Might be thinking of springing for the pro version. Need more data on the devices.
 
cyberwarfare said:
Do you think it would run pfSense?
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As of now, no. But pfsense is restructuring themselves so that it is easy to port pfsense from x86 to ARM. Maybe one day....[DOUBLEPOST=1470481253][/DOUBLEPOST]
RakaKaKaka said:
seems too expensive at 70$
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Well, if you are comparing this to the standard entry level router, yes. If you dont need to mod your router with OpenWRT or DDWRT, then this is not for you.
 
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