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    • stephenw10S
      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
      last edited by

      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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        Kalt Wulx
        last edited by rcoleman-netgate

        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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          rcoleman-netgate Netgate @Kalt Wulx
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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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          • stephenw10S
            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by

            Ha. Yeah that's.... interesting!

            But in general I would expect an Intel PRO/1000PT NIC to work well.

            Steve

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              Kalt Wulx @rcoleman-netgate
              last edited by

              @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?
              Thanks for helping! :)

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              • stephenw10S
                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                last edited by

                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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                  Kalt Wulx @stephenw10
                  last edited by

                  Thanks, I think i'm ready to find the good one. I send you a big hug guys!

                  See ya!

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                  • bingo600B
                    bingo600 @Kalt Wulx
                    last edited by bingo600

                    @kalt-wulx

                    I'd have a look at ebay (EU) , and go for a used i340-T4
                    New cards are mostly Fakes

                    Intel i340-T4 4 x 1Gbit
                    https://www.ebay.de/itm/185568214786
                    https://www.ebay.de/itm/403916050186

                    Bid - No shipping specified -
                    https://www.ebay.de/itm/275503805738

                    Make sure your PCI interface fits the card you buy.

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                      Kalt Wulx @bingo600
                      last edited by Kalt Wulx

                      Guys, I'm seriously thinking on 4100 base or This gabinete with 6 nics

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                      • stephenw10S
                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by

                        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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                          Kalt Wulx @stephenw10
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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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                          • stephenw10S
                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                            last edited by

                            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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                              Kalt Wulx @stephenw10
                              last edited by

                              @stephenw10 thanks I really appreciate your help 😊 .

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