RP used as Linux PC and Router?

[Corster]

Hello All,


Wondering if anyone can confirm (pro or con) if RP B+ could be uses as a Linux based PC and (at the same time) serve as a wireless router?

Project Name: Allspark
Use/Description: Self contained DCC and Accessory power station for Model Railroading.
Goal: Turn an Ammo box into a self contain accessory power (building and street lights), linux based PC running JMRI Software, and wireless router for connecting mobile devices (smart phone running Engine Driver, JMRI app).

[AndrewS]

Yup, no reason why it wouldn't work.

But in practical terms, buying a small standalone wireless router may well be cheaper, faster, and easier to set-up

[Corster]

Thanks. What router software is available for Raspberry Pi? Can you provide a link?


Thanks!

Curtis

[fruitoftheloom]

Thanks. What router software is available for Raspberry Pi? Can you provide a link?
Thanks!
Curtis

http://elinux.org/RPI-Wireless-Hotspot

[FlyboyTNS]

I just ordered a RP 3 with the goal of JMRI , WIFI Android Smartphone Throttle Operations.

Would like to hear from others too....

De Steve AA4SH aka FlyboyTNS
Petersburg TN

[FlyboyTNS]

Since my last post I found a great walkthough on setting up Raspberry Pi as a “Wifi Closed Cloud”

http://www.pi-point.co.uk/closedcloud-walkthrough/

It appears to be a step to getting us closer to our goal for PI - JMRI / WiFi Throttle Cloud?