Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 04/25/2013 03:31 AM, Ulrik Lunddahl wrote: Hi Odhiambo! I have done quite a few pfSense 2.x installations on those two machines. http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dccp847dye.html http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc3217by.html All you have to add is RAM and a small mSATA SSD, change the BIOS to IDE, pfSense does not work with AHCI apparently. Now, those devices does only have 1 Gigabit Port, so I combine them with a VLAN switch, they are very cheap. I usually use the D-Link DGS-1100 Series and configure one port as an uplink to the NUC, and the rest in a combination of WAN, LAN and OPT ports. This obviously does not work very well if you have servers on one VLAN and Clients on another, AND do heavy bulk transfers of large files between the two VLANS, but for everything else, it works like a charm. The Celeron 847 is normally fast enough for most setups, and the Core i3 version give you a lot of power for the price and wattage. Better yet, you can pick all hardware up almost everywhere. Med venlig hilsen, Best regards Ulrik Lunddahl Sales Manager - Salgschef PROconsult Data A/S - Landbrugsvej 2 - 5260 Odense S Tel: +45 6311 - Tel dir: +45 63113341 - Mobil: +45 26363341 E-mail: u...@proconsult.dk - Web site: www.proconsult.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: list-boun...@lists.pfsense.org [mailto:list-boun...@lists.pfsense.org] På vegne af Odhiambo Washington Sendt: 24. april 2013 19:40 Til: pfSense support and discussion Emne: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router device, with high specs? I'd like to respond in-line, but the top post kind of makes it difficult. At any rate, the units described by Ulrik could easily be multiple Ethernet units. You would just need to carry a few USB Ethernet adapters along with the unit in your back back. Thanks, -- Steven G. Spencer, Network Administrator KSC Corporate - The Kelly Supply Family of Companies Office 308-382-8764 Ext. 231 Mobile 308-380-7957 ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Logistically, I prefer to import from the UK because of the availability of cheap and efficient logistics services. On 25 April 2013 14:13, Chris Bagnall wrote: > On 25/4/13 11:00 am, David Ross wrote: >> >> http://store.netgate.com/Netgate-m1n1wall-2D3-2D13-Black-P216C83.aspx >> No SSD. Runs off a 4GB CF Card. > > > Worth also adding this for folks who are in the UK (or for whom sourcing > stuff from the UK is cost effective): > http://linitx.com/product/13242 > (similar spec to the Netgate unit David mentioned) > > I haven't used these in anger, but if you want 4xGE ports, this might be > worth a consideration: > http://linitx.com/product/13128 > > I note that the OP is in Kenya - does anyone know if there's a distributor > reasonably local to him? (perhaps SA?) > If not, I suspect he'll have to decide whether it's most cost effective to > import from the US, UK, or EU. > > > Kind regards, > > Chris > -- > This email is made from 100% recycled electrons > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 04/24/2013 01:18 PM, Chris Bagnall wrote: On 24/4/13 7:05 pm, Mathieu Simon wrote: Depends what you think about "high specs" many 1 GE ports or even 10 GE, lots of cores etc? This. You also have to decide whether you actually need "high specs" in a router. There's little point in paying for multiple GigE or 10GE ports if your internet connection is in the sub-100Mbps range. FWIW, we've been using the ALIX boards for several years, and despite their apparently "low spec", they'll happily route an FTTC 80Mbps/20Mbps connection without breaking too much of a sweat. Obviously if you're looking at datacentre applications you'll want something a bit beefier, but in that case, you probably aren't bothered about having a "Netgear WiFi router" size unit. Also worth mentioning that in my experience, WiFi is best done with a separate access point (or access points). It enables you to position it in the best location for signal dispersion, which might not be the same location as your internet connection's ingress. Kind regards, Chris We started buying small form factor PC's (about the size of two dictionaries) and using SSD drives. The biggest unit we have (same specs, just different configuration port wise) is one of these units with 2 GB RAM and 128 GB HHD with 5 10/100 Ethernet ports. -- -- Steven G. Spencer, Network Administrator KSC Corporate - The Kelly Supply Family of Companies Office 308-382-8764 Ext. 231 Mobile 308-380-7957 ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 07:18:26PM +0100, Chris Bagnall wrote: > On 24/4/13 7:05 pm, Mathieu Simon wrote: >> Depends what you think about "high specs" many 1 GE ports or even 10 GE, >> lots of cores etc? > > This. You also have to decide whether you actually need "high specs" in > a router. There's little point in paying for multiple GigE or 10GE ports > if your internet connection is in the sub-100Mbps range. > > FWIW, we've been using the ALIX boards for several years, and despite > their apparently "low spec", they'll happily route an FTTC 80Mbps/20Mbps > connection without breaking too much of a sweat. > > Obviously if you're looking at datacentre applications you'll want > something a bit beefier, but in that case, you probably aren't bothered > about having a "Netgear WiFi router" size unit. See e.g. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816101364 which also allows you to plug in multi-port Intel server NICs with a slot riser. There's also a model which has frontally accessible Ethernet ports, including additional NICs. The IPMI part is also quite nice, can save your ass in a remote deployment (though exposing IPMI to untrusted networks is not recommended). > Also worth mentioning that in my experience, WiFi is best done with a > separate access point (or access points). It enables you to position it > in the best location for signal dispersion, which might not be the same > location as your internet connection's ingress. ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 25/4/13 11:00 am, David Ross wrote: http://store.netgate.com/Netgate-m1n1wall-2D3-2D13-Black-P216C83.aspx No SSD. Runs off a 4GB CF Card. Worth also adding this for folks who are in the UK (or for whom sourcing stuff from the UK is cost effective): http://linitx.com/product/13242 (similar spec to the Netgate unit David mentioned) I haven't used these in anger, but if you want 4xGE ports, this might be worth a consideration: http://linitx.com/product/13128 I note that the OP is in Kenya - does anyone know if there's a distributor reasonably local to him? (perhaps SA?) If not, I suspect he'll have to decide whether it's most cost effective to import from the US, UK, or EU. Kind regards, Chris -- This email is made from 100% recycled electrons ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Never done anything like that before!! Serial console. On 25 April 2013 13:47, Seth Mos wrote: > On 25-4-2013 11:39, Odhiambo Washington wrote: >> Hi Seth, >> >> Did you install pfSense (or other OS) in these? I am looking for how >> to connect the Display:) > > pfSense 2.1 with serial console. > >> >> On 25 April 2013 11:53, Seth Mos wrote: >>> On 25-4-2013 10:42, Odhiambo Washington wrote: Hi Seth, Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. >>> >>> I see the Lexcom Brik with 4x lan. Or a Lanner LEC2055 >>> http://www.lannerinc.com/DM/LEC-2055_DM.pdf >>> >>> We use a FW7535 at work, and it's been fine so far. It has 1GB of ram >>> and a laptop disk. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Seth >>> >>> ___ >>> List mailing list >>> List@lists.pfsense.org >>> http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list >> >> >> > > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 25-4-2013 11:39, Odhiambo Washington wrote: > Hi Seth, > > Did you install pfSense (or other OS) in these? I am looking for how > to connect the Display:) pfSense 2.1 with serial console. > > On 25 April 2013 11:53, Seth Mos wrote: >> On 25-4-2013 10:42, Odhiambo Washington wrote: >>> Hi Seth, >>> >>> Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or >>> otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. >> >> I see the Lexcom Brik with 4x lan. Or a Lanner LEC2055 >> http://www.lannerinc.com/DM/LEC-2055_DM.pdf >> >> We use a FW7535 at work, and it's been fine so far. It has 1GB of ram >> and a laptop disk. >> >> Cheers, >> Seth >> >> ___ >> List mailing list >> List@lists.pfsense.org >> http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list > > > ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 4/25/13 4:42 AM, Odhiambo Washington wrote: Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. http://store.netgate.com/Netgate-m1n1wall-2D3-2D13-Black-P216C83.aspx No SSD. Runs off a 4GB CF Card. ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Hi Seth, Did you install pfSense (or other OS) in these? I am looking for how to connect the Display:) On 25 April 2013 11:53, Seth Mos wrote: > On 25-4-2013 10:42, Odhiambo Washington wrote: >> Hi Seth, >> >> Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or >> otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. > > I see the Lexcom Brik with 4x lan. Or a Lanner LEC2055 > http://www.lannerinc.com/DM/LEC-2055_DM.pdf > > We use a FW7535 at work, and it's been fine so far. It has 1GB of ram > and a laptop disk. > > Cheers, > Seth > > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Thanks. Let me see how I can get one of these. On 25 April 2013 11:53, Seth Mos wrote: > On 25-4-2013 10:42, Odhiambo Washington wrote: >> Hi Seth, >> >> Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or >> otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. > > I see the Lexcom Brik with 4x lan. Or a Lanner LEC2055 > http://www.lannerinc.com/DM/LEC-2055_DM.pdf > > We use a FW7535 at work, and it's been fine so far. It has 1GB of ram > and a laptop disk. > > Cheers, > Seth > > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 25-4-2013 10:42, Odhiambo Washington wrote: > Hi Seth, > > Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or > otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. I see the Lexcom Brik with 4x lan. Or a Lanner LEC2055 http://www.lannerinc.com/DM/LEC-2055_DM.pdf We use a FW7535 at work, and it's been fine so far. It has 1GB of ram and a laptop disk. Cheers, Seth ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Hi GB, I have looked at http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-3020 and I see something like a SIM Card slot! What would that be? I am getting more interest in that, though it's a little bulky still:) On 25 April 2013 10:52, b...@todoo.biz wrote: > Hello M. Washington, > > We are "official" / listed resellers of pfSense appliances : > > > All of these are high quality hardware based on Intel Atom : > > http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-3020 (4 ports) > http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-3030 (6 ports fanless) > http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-5020 (8 ports) > > > This one is the bazooka : > > http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-7010 (up to 20 ports GbE or 10G) > > > Contact me offline if you want to follow up this conversation. > > > G.B. > > > > Le 24 avr. 2013 à 19:40, Odhiambo Washington a écrit : > >> I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there >> a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router >> device, with high specs? >> >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >> Nairobi,KE >> +254733744121/+254722743223 >> "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." >> ___ >> List mailing list >> List@lists.pfsense.org >> http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list > > > «?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§ > > Your provider of OpenSource Appliances > > www.osnet.eu > > «?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§ > > PGP ID --> 0x1BA3C2FD > > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Hi Seth, Any pointers to these Intel Atom boards with dual NICs?? Gigabit or otherwise, I think I am looking for something like that. On 25 April 2013 11:38, Seth Mos wrote: > On 25-4-2013 10:30, Odhiambo Washington wrote: >> What I meant with high specs is to do with CPU, Disk Storage and RAM. >> Why? For instance in the particular case I went to address, there was >> a DDoS issue. Some app installed on one of the computers on that LAN >> was sending millions of HTTP GET requests to www.ffssc.net. In just >> about 5 minutes, my squid log file had grown to 50MB! If this was a >> small appliance, I am thinking it would have given up on service in no >> time.. So high specs for me means something like 256MB or more >> storage, 1GHz+ CPU and say, 1GB+ RAM - but still small enough in size >> to fit into my backpack. That would be my Swiss Knife for network >> troubleshooting when needed > > Find a nice Intel Atom board with dual gigabit nics, vlans are optional > but should atleast suffice for a quick replacement. > > We recommend Intel SSD drives, these have failed the least for me > atleast. A 40GB thingy should suffice for pfSense easily. > > There are quite a few smallish portable cases for the mini itx boards. > > Cheers, > > Seth > > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 25-4-2013 10:30, Odhiambo Washington wrote: > What I meant with high specs is to do with CPU, Disk Storage and RAM. > Why? For instance in the particular case I went to address, there was > a DDoS issue. Some app installed on one of the computers on that LAN > was sending millions of HTTP GET requests to www.ffssc.net. In just > about 5 minutes, my squid log file had grown to 50MB! If this was a > small appliance, I am thinking it would have given up on service in no > time.. So high specs for me means something like 256MB or more > storage, 1GHz+ CPU and say, 1GB+ RAM - but still small enough in size > to fit into my backpack. That would be my Swiss Knife for network > troubleshooting when needed Find a nice Intel Atom board with dual gigabit nics, vlans are optional but should atleast suffice for a quick replacement. We recommend Intel SSD drives, these have failed the least for me atleast. A 40GB thingy should suffice for pfSense easily. There are quite a few smallish portable cases for the mini itx boards. Cheers, Seth ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Hi Odhiambo! I have done quite a few pfSense 2.x installations on those two machines. http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dccp847dye.html http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc3217by.html All you have to add is RAM and a small mSATA SSD, change the BIOS to IDE, pfSense does not work with AHCI apparently. Now, those devices does only have 1 Gigabit Port, so I combine them with a VLAN switch, they are very cheap. I usually use the D-Link DGS-1100 Series and configure one port as an uplink to the NUC, and the rest in a combination of WAN, LAN and OPT ports. This obviously does not work very well if you have servers on one VLAN and Clients on another, AND do heavy bulk transfers of large files between the two VLANS, but for everything else, it works like a charm. The Celeron 847 is normally fast enough for most setups, and the Core i3 version give you a lot of power for the price and wattage. Better yet, you can pick all hardware up almost everywhere. Med venlig hilsen, Best regards Ulrik Lunddahl Sales Manager - Salgschef PROconsult Data A/S - Landbrugsvej 2 - 5260 Odense S Tel: +45 6311 - Tel dir: +45 63113341 - Mobil: +45 26363341 E-mail: u...@proconsult.dk - Web site: www.proconsult.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: list-boun...@lists.pfsense.org [mailto:list-boun...@lists.pfsense.org] På vegne af Odhiambo Washington Sendt: 24. april 2013 19:40 Til: pfSense support and discussion Emne: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router device, with high specs? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Allow me to clarify why this need arose. The other day I had to solve a network problem for a friend - his bandwidth uplink was constantly peaked and the ISP was not helping so he called me in. Given that I had pushed the ISP to do protocol analysis on the outbound traffic on their end and they had said it was http, I though of using pfSense off LiveCD, but I wanted to install squid and "see" what was causing the problem. I ended up installing pfSense on a Desktop PC, and I had to get an old one which uses PCI slots, because my dual-port Ethernet card is PCI. I was going to put aside the client's router (running OpenWRT) and slot in my pfSense box in place. This is what got me thinking. If only I had a very portable pfSense appliance (one that can fit into my backpack) then I did not need to carry a whole Desktop PC. I do not have to worry about dual-port Ethernet cards. All I'd need is that appliance, reconfigure the interface IPs and voila! What I meant with high specs is to do with CPU, Disk Storage and RAM. Why? For instance in the particular case I went to address, there was a DDoS issue. Some app installed on one of the computers on that LAN was sending millions of HTTP GET requests to www.ffssc.net. In just about 5 minutes, my squid log file had grown to 50MB! If this was a small appliance, I am thinking it would have given up on service in no time.. So high specs for me means something like 256MB or more storage, 1GHz+ CPU and say, 1GB+ RAM - but still small enough in size to fit into my backpack. That would be my Swiss Knife for network troubleshooting when needed On 24 April 2013 21:05, Mathieu Simon wrote: > Am 24.04.2013 19:40, schrieb Odhiambo Washington: >> I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there >> a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router >> device, with high specs? > Depends what you think about "high specs" many 1 GE ports or even 10 GE, > lots of cores etc? > > In case of sized like "typical netgear wifi router device" I guess you > won't get much > more than an atom in that form factor if it has to be fanless or > otherwise very quiet and > power-saving. > > Other than that prebuilt Core i/Xeon systems exist, but they are more > likely to be > 1 rack unit format (often not full depth) and less office-friendly I guess. > > Some hardware vendors are listed here: > http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=50 > > -- Mathieu > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Hello M. Washington, We are "official" / listed resellers of pfSense appliances : All of these are high quality hardware based on Intel Atom : http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-3020 (4 ports) http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-3030 (6 ports fanless) http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-5020 (8 ports) This one is the bazooka : http://www.osnet.eu/en/content/firewall-fwa-7010 (up to 20 ports GbE or 10G) Contact me offline if you want to follow up this conversation. G.B. Le 24 avr. 2013 à 19:40, Odhiambo Washington a écrit : > I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there > a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router > device, with high specs? > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." > ___ > List mailing list > List@lists.pfsense.org > http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list «?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§ Your provider of OpenSource Appliances www.osnet.eu «?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§«?»¥«?»§ PGP ID --> 0x1BA3C2FD ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 24-4-2013 20:18, Chris Bagnall wrote: > On 24/4/13 7:05 pm, Mathieu Simon wrote: >> Depends what you think about "high specs" many 1 GE ports or even 10 GE, >> lots of cores etc? > > FWIW, we've been using the ALIX boards for several years, and despite > their apparently "low spec", they'll happily route an FTTC 80Mbps/20Mbps > connection without breaking too much of a sweat. +1 60/6 Ziggo cable internet > Also worth mentioning that in my experience, WiFi is best done with a > separate access point (or access points). It enables you to position it > in the best location for signal dispersion, which might not be the same > location as your internet connection's ingress. +1 I use 2 linksys e3000 units with DHCP disabled as a 4 port Gigabit switch with AP. One in the living room, and another upstairs. 5Ghz doesn't get through concrete ceilings very well, but the speed is excellent. Cheers, Seth ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
On 24/4/13 7:05 pm, Mathieu Simon wrote: Depends what you think about "high specs" many 1 GE ports or even 10 GE, lots of cores etc? This. You also have to decide whether you actually need "high specs" in a router. There's little point in paying for multiple GigE or 10GE ports if your internet connection is in the sub-100Mbps range. FWIW, we've been using the ALIX boards for several years, and despite their apparently "low spec", they'll happily route an FTTC 80Mbps/20Mbps connection without breaking too much of a sweat. Obviously if you're looking at datacentre applications you'll want something a bit beefier, but in that case, you probably aren't bothered about having a "Netgear WiFi router" size unit. Also worth mentioning that in my experience, WiFi is best done with a separate access point (or access points). It enables you to position it in the best location for signal dispersion, which might not be the same location as your internet connection's ingress. Kind regards, Chris -- This email is made from 100% recycled electrons ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
Re: [pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
Am 24.04.2013 19:40, schrieb Odhiambo Washington: > I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there > a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router > device, with high specs? Depends what you think about "high specs" many 1 GE ports or even 10 GE, lots of cores etc? In case of sized like "typical netgear wifi router device" I guess you won't get much more than an atom in that form factor if it has to be fanless or otherwise very quiet and power-saving. Other than that prebuilt Core i/Xeon systems exist, but they are more likely to be 1 rack unit format (often not full depth) and less office-friendly I guess. Some hardware vendors are listed here: http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=50 -- Mathieu ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
[pfSense] Dandy pfSense appliance
I'd like to acquire a nicely designed device running pfSense. Is there a nicely designed device the size of a typical Netgear WiFi router device, with high specs? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." ___ List mailing list List@lists.pfsense.org http://lists.pfsense.org/mailman/listinfo/list
