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
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
