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This is a placeholder for the new Ubuntu Router page in development, please visit ["UbuntuWirelessRouter/New"] for more information
Setting up an Ubuntu Wired/Wirless Router
Preface
This article exists due a lack of concise and easily followed information available on the subject of setting up an wired and/or wireless Ubuntu router. It is intended for advanced users who have or would like to set up a dedicated Ubuntu installation acting as a router at home or in their office. The end result is a powerful router that can provide functionality similar to popular products (like, for example, the Linksys WRT54G).
Prerequisites
Knowledge
Broadband Connection
A broadband connection like a cable or DSL modem is required. Your broadband service provider must either provide the necessary information to configure your IP address statically or provide a dynamically assigned address via DHCP. If your connection requires PPPoE (as can often be the case with DSL service), you'll find the existing the article ["ADSLPPPoE"] to be of value.
Server
You'll need a dedicated computer (or server) to act as the router. While you can set your router to be "headless" (i. e. having no monitor or keyboard attached), do not so until you have it completely set up.
Operating System
This guide is intended for Ubuntu versions 6.06/Dapper Drake or newer.