USB Ethernet adapter

[Derick Centeno]

On Sun, 2005-01-16 at 05:36, Andreas Hucks wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> we are currently looking to buy a small box as a router/firewall/VPN 
> gateway for our small office (4 computers). We have been looking into 
> miniITX solutions, but the new Mac Mini seems to be the best option for 
> speed, price, and size. It only lacks a second ethernet port
> 
> I'm not new to Linux, but have only used it on x86 systems. I also have 
> never any USB devices under Linux. So I have a few questions:
> 
> - Does anybody know of an USB to ethernet adapter that works under 
> Linux? I couldn't find one so far from reading tech specs.
> - If there is one, will any adapter work as long as it says "Linux 
> compatible" or are there special requirements for YellowDog?
> 
> Any other comments why this might be a good or a bad idea are of course 
> welcome as well.
> 
> Thanks,
> Andreas

Interesting question.

Fortunately one can, within menuconfig, modify the kernel source so that
desired components are included in your kernel if it wasn't included in
the standard or stock kernel.

Best wishes....