Is my hardware supported?
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@kalt-wulx Check the FreeBSD 12.3-RELEASE HCL to verify.
RealTEK NICs are supported for the most part but might be unstable.
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Yeah I would expect that to be supported but if you can get an Intel based NIC instead you should definitely do that.
Steve
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Thanks Ryan and Steve, I will follow your advice; looking for a Intel based NIC, I found this: https://www.amazon.com.mx/Intel-Tarjeta-Server-Adapter-PCI-EX4/dp/B00DOEGBGG/ref=sr_1_11
I think is good enough.
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@kalt-wulx I would steer clear of that specific listing... the specs are all over the place not related to a NIC:
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Ha. Yeah that's.... interesting!
But in general I would expect an Intel PRO/1000PT NIC to work well.
Steve
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@rcoleman-netgate Ops, bad link. This is the good one:https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Adaptador-Intel-servidor-doble-puerto/dp/B000BMZHX2/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=N0VBU5L7HQ5H&keywords=intel+network+card+pro+1000+pt+dual+port&qid=1666630903&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjE3IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=intel+tarjeta+de+red+pro+1000+pt+dual+port%2Caps%2C595&sr=8-2
But some comments give me a bad feeling. Do you know a specific model of dual port?
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Almost any Intel based Gigabit NIC will work fine.
The only one I know for sure will work, because I have it here and have tested it myself, is this:
https://shop.netgate.com/collections/expansion-cards/products/4port-1gbs-expansion-card
We don't currently ship a 2 port Gigabit card.Steve
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Thanks, I think i'm ready to find the good one. I send you a big hug guys!
See ya!
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I'd have a look at ebay (EU) , and go for a used i340-T4
New cards are mostly FakesIntel i340-T4 4 x 1Gbit
https://www.ebay.de/itm/185568214786
https://www.ebay.de/itm/403916050186Bid - No shipping specified -
https://www.ebay.de/itm/275503805738Make sure your PCI interface fits the card you buy.
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Guys, I'm seriously thinking on 4100 base or This gabinete with 6 nics
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Well obviously I'm biased.
I would always choose the 4100 there.
What is your WAN connection speed at that location?
Steve
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@stephenw10 jeje I know, in my location i've got two wan connection, 10Mb (download)/1Mb(upload) each one. I think the 4100 is enough for a small business office, 2 Ricoh printers, 2 Ubiquiti Nano AP, 20 workstations, someones via LAN anothers by WLAN.
The traffic is to a bank's site mainly and Gmail/Outlook via Web browser.
Ocasionally for listen/watch a video in youtube.I was planning using a multi-wan configuration, the load balancing and failover, pfblocker, maybe a squid proxy for caching? I was thinking use too CoDel because I've a low upload bandwith. Maybe some trafic shaper rules for ip based.
My first idea was use a custom hardware but I'm a nob
, maybe the 4100 can be a good option for my context.What do you think? Is the 4100 a good option?
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Yes, the 4100 would no problem at all with that sort of bandwidth. You could do whatever you want with that.
Steve
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@stephenw10 thanks I really appreciate your help
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