• 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.
  • 6100 Failed eMMC replaced with NVme but now no longer reboots

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    @stbellcom said in 6100 Failed eMMC replaced with NVme but now no longer reboots: so we went the next drastic step and that is remove the eMMC from the board. Got any pictures of this process, that show the location of the eMMC chip(s) or tips for someone who wants to try it?
  • SG-2100 packetloss in internal 5 port switch

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    @stephenw10 said in SG-2100 packetloss in internal 5 port switch: Did you try enabling dot1q mode and trunking the VLANs through the internal switch on one port? Hard to see why that would be any different but.... Did you try a different external switch? Yes, I tried all combinations, and the issue remains as long as the builtin switch is the connection to the Internal aruba Switch.
  • Netgate 1100 - Dual WAN - Unifi Setup

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    I can confirm the Netgate 1100 runs very well with dual WAN, and failover takes but a moment. In my case FTTP (300/50) + LTE (30/10 typical but an upcoming provider swap may improve that). No issues with throughput or performance. Given your intended deployment I see you might end up with double- (or even triple-) NAT. This may cause you issues with throughput because of fragmentation/retries due to the squeezing of the MTU size with adding so many headers. Also, one lesson learned from having a radio-based element in the WAN setup - in my case LTE, but probably applies to Starlink, too* - dial-up the latency numbers on the gateway monitoring. Ping times may grow to over 2000ms under load so we don't want the gateway monitor to think it's down just 'cause it's busy! (the only Starlink I have access to is in a production environment. I don't think my colleagues would be happy if I 'borrowed' it just to test a hunch)
  • 6100 zfs cannot reboot to new boot environments

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    @ddbnj Solved it. I removed an interface still pointing to the SFP. New environments are error free now.
  • SG-1100 eMMC Lifetime UP

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    Nice.
  • 6100 Firmware 03.00.00.03t-uc-126

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    Nice. Weird though.
  • Reboot gets stuck at "Installing Nvme Lens"

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    @stephenw10 Thanks for letting me know there were backend issue, I think it would be helpful if Netgate posted an announcement when there are issues, maybe some details, and an ETA to restore service. It would save a little headache for some of us.
  • Netgate 6100 LAN crashes

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    The problem is solved; it was indeed the network cable that had a loose connection. It's in the trash! Thank you all for your help.
  • 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? [image: 1752276895928-screenshot-2025-07-11-at-16.34.49-resized.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.
  • 7100 1U dead powersupply, replacement?

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    @w0w $65 plus tax and shipping.
  • Migrating from 2100 to 4200

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  • 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).
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