• The Netgate 8300 MAX Security Gateway and Secure Router are here!

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  • Introducing the Netgate 8300 with pfSense Software

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    @mwatch Hi All.

    I just completed a new HA install on two 8300 MAX boxes, and I’ll hand it to Netgate (and its OEM) - these are REALLY REALLY nice boxes compared to any of the former higher-end appliances.
    For the first time the look, feel and hardware really has become proper enterprise grade.

    Very solid build, excellent design, two proper power supplies and enough interfaces by default really knocks it out of the park. It’s not cheap, but it is also in intirely different leagues than the 1537/1541 before it.

  • Useful resources for new appliance owners

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    @stretch1931 said in Useful resources for new appliance owners:

    lights and what they mean

    They do:
    https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/netgate-6100/io-ports.html#led-patterns

    also

    https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/netgate-6100/factory-reset.html

    On the 6100 it does do a config reset, vs some models it's just a hardware reset/boot.

    Frustration understood. :) I suggest creating a new thread per issue so it's easier for people to notice. The forum is pretty active with several dev/admin/support folks from Netgate also, especially in this Netgate hardware forum.

  • Reboot gets stuck at "Installing Nvme Lens"

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    Does it just stop there or does it repeat the NVMe lens load sequence?

    Did you replace the SSD with some different model device(s)? What device if so?

    A ZFS mirror there should work fine, I run that here.

    Does it do this at every warm boot? Requires a full power cycle to boot?

    What if you halt the device and then start it using the PWR button?

  • SG1100 and Snort?

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    @raspier The 2100-MAX runs Snort really well but it wont do SO objects. It does everything else. See Snort SO rules I have a paid subscription with a code and everything but the SO rules never populate do they show up on your 1100?

    Screenshot 2025-07-11 at 16.34.49.png

    "Your Netgate 2100-MAX uses an ARM64 CPU (Marvell ARMADA).

    ❗ Important Limitation:

    Snort SO rules are precompiled binary modules. Cisco/Sourcefire only provides precompiled SO rules for x86_64, not ARM.

    That means SO rules are not available on the Netgate 2100, 3100, 1100, or any ARM-based device." So how does your show up???

  • Another Netgate with storage failure, 6 in total so far

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    @michmoor

    fwiw, It appears that Netgate only offers the 4200 with the 128Gb SSD, probably due to the eMMC issues.

  • Netgate 4200 - Another stuck on orange status (standby)

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    Does it boot from USB if you insert a drive with the installer on it?

    That looks like it's unable to from eMMC and eventually fails through to the EFI shell as the only bootable option.

  • SG-1100 eMMC Lifetime UP

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    The blue one is USB3 so should be significantly quicker at boot. But it doesn't make much difference after boot.

  • 7100 1U dead powersupply, replacement?

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    @w0w $65 plus tax and shipping.

  • Migrating from 2100 to 4200

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  • Netgate 6100 LAN crashes

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    Ah, a bad/failing cable would certainly be a problem!

    If it does persist i would try reassigning LAN to on of the other igc ports. See if the problem follows it.

  • Purchased a Netgate 3100 on ebay... however

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    @stephenw10 this has been a learning curve for me.
    I thought I was going to couch up some $$$ for support, but Support came to the rescue. They did a great job and were quick to respond.
    thanks for those who responded... now my journey continues

  • XG-7100 & Unify console troubles: ix0, ix1, dhcp-kea & now sore head

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    @stephenw10

    Thank you. I'll try to absorb what you just said.

    @patient0,stephenw10,

    I do want to express my gratidude for kindly pointing out my failures of execution in utilizing the GUI properly. I fully appreciate the difficulties of writing words that describe the intent of a GUI.
    Again, Thanks.

  • Netgate hardware selection

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    @deceptivehorse said in Netgate hardware selection:

    Could you provide the website you got this from? Tried PassMark Software as Lawrence Systems uses it in the 5100 review but can't find information on the C3338R there.

    You are right, I did use two sources: For one Passmark for C3338 vs C3558 (Factor 1:2.4) and a ServeTheHome comparison for the Intel Atom C3338R V C3338 Performance (Factor 1:1.2).

  • Migrating Netgate 1100 from eMMC to USB flash storage to keep it FIT

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    Well I won't go much higher. You don't have much RAM to play with. Maybe 160MB.

  • Netgate 4200 Max reinstall pfSense+ on M.2 rather than built in eMMC?

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    @scottlindner Wrong subject? :) Agreed but they document it. It’s a bit worse changing models or reinstall/restore because I always have to look up which to use.

  • Netgate Configuration Export (6100 MAX)

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    Mmm, you wouldn't expect to find all the backup config files to have to same date. It does sound like maybe it was overwriting the backups with changes as it tried to boot repeatedly.

  • Netgate 2100 VLAN confusion

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    @b3rt Re-reading your responses and saw the ports being used in the photo... just wanted to confirm what I am seeing..............
    VLAN 20 = ports used are 1 and 5, both tagged,, maybe port 1 is AP and port 5 is uplink?

    VLAN 10 = ports 1;2;3;5 all tagged using static IP? maybe printer, NAS etc? port 5 is uplink?

    VLAN 1 = ports 4, 5 port 4 for maintenance laptop and 5 uplink?

    If I am correct, then this shows I can remove all ports on Native VLAN except for uplink / Trunk (port 5)?

  • Netgate 2100 Netgate installer error

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    Yup that^

    But that is the correct MD5 hash for that file so it looks like an issue with your Etcher install somehow.

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