Spare laptop/computer = Rolls Royce 'router'

[Juice]

My router ceased to function the other day; but not a total nightmare - used my phone as a dongle.

I had to search for a new 'non wireless' hard wired router - because that is what I wanted.
Prefer not to be exposed to any unnecessary radiation and security issues.

Whilst searching, I found that you could use an old computer/laptop with FREE open source software, as a router.... and would become not just any old router!!!!
There are many good benefits - do your research

My set up:
Cable modem to;
cat5e cable to;
Laptop + Untangle (Untangle my chosen software - why choose Untangle? because I did) to;
usb to (RJ45 connector female) ethernet adaptor (thanks Maplins) to;
cat5 cable to;
Addon powerline (sends signal through your ring mains) to;
Addon powerline to;
cat5 cable to;
your computer/laptop (I tie the cat cable to the power cable - laptop only)

Links to free software & info

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/fre...ition.aspx
http://www.untangle.com/store/lite-package.html
http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=...&Itemid=43

Am not great at answering loads of questions (time) - find out for yourself and report anything extra you find out.

Cheers Juice.