On 2015-06-24, Richo Healey <ri...@psych0tik.net> wrote: > On 25/06/15 00:18 +0200, Martijn van Duren wrote: >>Hello misc@, >> >>I'm currently looking into a managed switch for my home and I would >>like to achieve this with OpenBSD's bridge(4) option and pf. The >>throughput shouldn't be too high (at most some video streaming to my >>tv and "generic" websurfing) and preferably with low power usage. >> >>I found the following board which at first glance seems to do exactly >>what I need [1]. >>What I would like to know if there's a good chance (or even a >>guarantee) that it would work with OpenBSD, before I spend my hard >>earned money on it. >>If it is expected not to work, would there be an alternative (12 ports >>plus would be preferred) that would work? >> >>Sincerely, >> >>Martijn van Duren >> >>[1] http://rgb-123.com/product/beaglebone-black-rj45-cape/ >> > > It appears that this device is for controlling LEDs, and speaks RS-485. From > my quick read it doesn't appear to know anything about ethernet. >
Also you are not going to be happy using a BBB with bridge(4) as an alternative to a switch...
