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Using Linux as a router for lots of traffic and high bandwidth

Is it possible to use a Linux server as a router for 100 Mbit plus traffic ?

Which NICs should I use ? If I went up to say 200 Mbit ...

I would like more information on the subject ideally. Where's the best place to look ?

Any recommendations most welcome.
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It's more than possible to achieve Gigabit forwarding speeds. You can opt for Intel the igb driver NICs.

Performance is measured on packets per second and not Mbits.

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MrAnderson
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