This document discusses using old and inexpensive hardware to create cost-effective solutions for networking and servers. It describes using routers, thin clients, and single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi by installing open-source firmware that allows them to function as wireless access points, servers that provide services like DHCP, DNS, file sharing, and more. It also covers setting up these devices to function as VOIP phones and provides examples of configuring specific firmware and software installations.

1. Do It yourself

2. Utilize
Cost
your hardware maximum
effective solutions
Reuse
hardware
Less Power & Cooling
Pros

3. Wireless
Thin
Old
routers
clients
x86 Pcs
Micro
PCs
Hardware

4. ARM
4MB
flash
16MB RAM
Linksys - WAP54G

5. ARM
CPU
400Mhz
Ram 32 Mb
Flash 4Mb
USB support
TPLINK - TL MT3020

6. ARM
700
Mhz
RAM 256 Mb
HDMI
Raspberry Pi-B

7. Old PC with a usb boot support

8. Thin Clients

9. Proxy
DHCP
DNS
FTP
Web
Torrent
Client
Voip
VPN
Firewall
/ Router
Mail
Server Services
And many more

10. Firmware / OS

12. Software installation - webserver

13. FTP Server in DD-WRT

14. Pfsense - installation

15. Pf-Sense applications

16. Clear OS Menu

17. Dyn-DNS settings in DD-WRT

18. DDWRT+ asterisk + Gtalk plugin
Extension 1001
Voip in openwrt

20. Call
home
Voip Test

21. Thank you
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