I have an optiplex 970 (possibly 980, don’t recall) with 16GB RAM and a quad
port Intel NIC that handles gigabit fiber with no issues at all. I managed to
order a knockoff NIC (half the thing’s from eBay), so I’m surprised it’s
performing this well, but it’s been rock solid. Granted it’s for
Also, this is an incredibly common question on the pfSense forums. (Not trying
to be condescending, just stating.) I racked my mind trying to figure something
out when, like you said, it’s a solved problem. Basically, get a reasonably
powered computer and put some real Intel NICs in it and