My Untangle router!
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:21 pm
I built last summer a small mini-ITX system using the Antec ISK 110 case to replace my old D-Link 604 router.
Untangle doesn't require much power, I could have put in a Pentium or Celeron CPU in it, but I wasn't able to find the low power SKU's, so I opted for a i3-3220T (35W).
I opted for an mSATA HDD to have lessa cabling inside this tiny case. I also opted for a motherboard that had a DC 19V on the I/O panel for this same reason. I removed the integrated PSU board that ships with the ISK 110 to make more room, and also removed the 2.5" drive bays to lighten the case.
Pluging the front USB2.0 port of the ISK110 was a real pain, since the motherboard headers on the DQ77KB are on the hedge of the board near the CPU socket. I had to ask my chinese friend (small fingers) to plug them because it was too tight between the Kozuti and the outer case.
Here's the full spec.
CPU: Intel i3-3220T
CPU HSF: Scythe Kozuti
RAM: Kingston KVR16S11S8/4
MOBO: Intel DQ77KB
SSD: Intel 525 series 30GB
Case: Antec ISK 110 VESA
PSU: supplied with Antec ISK 110 VESA (90W)
If any of you would like to build an Untangle router, the most important thing to look for is NIC (network adapter) compatibility. Intel has since discontinued their motherboard division, but ASUS just released the Q87T, it might be what you're looking for (if network adapters are compatible)
Here are some pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/1178875705 ... directlink
Untangle doesn't require much power, I could have put in a Pentium or Celeron CPU in it, but I wasn't able to find the low power SKU's, so I opted for a i3-3220T (35W).
I opted for an mSATA HDD to have lessa cabling inside this tiny case. I also opted for a motherboard that had a DC 19V on the I/O panel for this same reason. I removed the integrated PSU board that ships with the ISK 110 to make more room, and also removed the 2.5" drive bays to lighten the case.
Pluging the front USB2.0 port of the ISK110 was a real pain, since the motherboard headers on the DQ77KB are on the hedge of the board near the CPU socket. I had to ask my chinese friend (small fingers) to plug them because it was too tight between the Kozuti and the outer case.
Here's the full spec.
CPU: Intel i3-3220T
CPU HSF: Scythe Kozuti
RAM: Kingston KVR16S11S8/4
MOBO: Intel DQ77KB
SSD: Intel 525 series 30GB
Case: Antec ISK 110 VESA
PSU: supplied with Antec ISK 110 VESA (90W)
If any of you would like to build an Untangle router, the most important thing to look for is NIC (network adapter) compatibility. Intel has since discontinued their motherboard division, but ASUS just released the Q87T, it might be what you're looking for (if network adapters are compatible)
Here are some pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/1178875705 ... directlink